Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Secretary / Treasurer

Years in Fire/EMS:

48

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Ridge Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

48

Web Site:

http://www.ridgevfd.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad Inc. Ridge, MD 20684
Naval Air Station Fire & EMS Division, NAS Patuxent River, MD 20670

My Training:

Fire Fighter III
Haz Mat
Terrorism Awareness
WMD Bio Reader
Tactics
Pumps
Managing a Vol Dept as a Business
NIMS ICS for the Fire Service MGMT
Incident Safety Officer
Port & Marina Fire Response
Fire Inspection
MFRI & US EPA- Pesticide Fire & Spill Control
Associate Degree, Law Enforcement Criminology

Day Job:

DoD Contractor Project Manager

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

During the 1960's daytime firefighter manpower response was extremely low for VFD's &. A drive was made to recruit high school students of age. Already interested in firefighting i Joined

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Fire & EMS service is a profession that provides a internally good feeling when lives and property are saved even without being applauded. Fire & EMS service also provides an extended family atmosphere.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Hazardous conditions from more toxic material consumed in fire. More traffic to manuver during responses. Economic conditions impacting the ability to support family and be available to respond to emergencies.