Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Philadelphia Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 1

Years With Department/Agency

5

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.philliesfireco.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Houghton (NY) Volunteer Fire Company

My Training:

FF1, FF2, EMT(not current), HAZMAT Tech, Vehicle Rescue Tech, Rescue 1, Rescue 2

Day Job:

Graduate Student

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Help out in the community. Give something back.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It lets me contribute in a meaningful way to society in a job where it seems few want to participate.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Staffing cuts for paid departments
Recruitment and retention of volunteers
Training of volunteers