Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Lieutenant, Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

9

Years With Department/Agency

9

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.owegofd.com

Web Site:

http://www.unionems.com

My Training:

Lots & Lots of NYS OFPC Courses
NYS AEMT-Critical Care
A few NFA courses

About Me:

Very Training & Safety oriented in both Fire & EMS, if you can't do it right, don't do it @ all!!! haha

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Grew up watching Dad leave for fire calls and grew up idiolizing the job!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of Training & Knowledge
Too much "in" fighting
Accepting 100+ deaths a year as "part of the job"