Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

Joined as an Explorer in November 2001

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Chemical & Hose Co #4

Years With Department/Agency

February 2003

Dept. Web Site:

http://cms.firehouse.com/dept/RensselaerExpNY

Web Site:

http://www.mohawkambulance.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Rensselaer Ambulance (November 2007-July 2008) (January 2009-June 2009)

Rensselaer Explorer Post #29 (November 2001-February 2003)

My Training:

Certified First Responder, EMT-Basic(2), Confined Space Awareness & Safety, Basic FF, Apparatus Operator-Aerial Devices, Intermediate FF, Advanced FF, Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting, Fire Beahvior & Arson Awareness, WMD Awareness, ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, EVOC, Pump Ops, Live Fire Training Safety, Conducting Live Fire Training, Haz Mat Ops, FFI(2), FFII(2), FF Survival, FAST, plus several other fire and ems training

Day Job:

Mohawk Ambulance Service

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?ref=profile&id=1...

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My family is all involved in firefighting. Currently my dad and uncle are retired members of IAFF Local 2643. Two of my younger brothers are volunteer firefighters along with several uncles and cousins.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I have always wanted to do this

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Training.