Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

13

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Central Volunteer Fire Company of Elizabeth Township, Elizabeth Township, Pennsylvania

Years With Department/Agency

6

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.central147.org

Web Site:

http://www.county.allegheny.pa.us

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Large Volunteer Fire Department 1996 to 2003:
Firefighter/EMT, Liuetenant, Captain and Deputy Fire Chief

Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Company 2001 to 2004
Firefighter/EMT, Captain

My Training:

NPQS Firefighter I
Essentials of Firefighting Module I
Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
Structural Burn Session I
Structural Burn Session II
Hazardous Materials Awareness
Hazardous Materials Operations IAFF
Hazardous Materials Operations NFPA-472
PA DOH Vehicle Rescue Technician
Introduction to Fire Officership
Introduction to Safety and Training
Truck Company Operations I
Engine Company Operations I
Basic Response to Terrorism Incidents
Pump Operations I
Rope/High Angle Rescue
Confined Space Rescue
Aircraft Crash and Rescue
Instructional Techniques for Company Officers
Ventilation Practices
Railroad Emergencies
NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
Fire Scene Awareness and Preservation
Courage To Be Safe, Everyone Goes Home
Emergency Medical Technician

About Me:

I began my volunteer service with Large VFD in Jefferson Hills, Allegheny County Pennsylvania as a Junior Firefighter and quickly found love for the service. At the age of 18 I began aggressivly training and eventually worked to gain the respect of my collauges and was titled as Lieutenant, Captain and eventually Deputy Fire Chief. Large VFD merged in 2003, at the time I moved to another department. I continued to volunteer at Blaine Hill VFC where I eventually was asked to carry the title of Captin. I worked as a Captin for 1 year before moving onto Central VFC of Elizabeth Township for numreous personal reasons. I have been with Central now for 3 years and have found my home. The volunteers here are dedicated and love serving the community, most importantly we love to train. I have recently obtained my NPQS Firefighter I and am working on my NPQS Firefighter II certification. As I entered my 3rd year with Central I was voted to the position of Lieutenant and President.

Day Job:

Allegheny County Department of Emergency Services, 911 Dispatcher

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/murph147

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I began as a Junior Firefighter primarily to stay out of trouble and away from Drugs and Violence. Since learning the ropes I have developed a love for helping the public and being there when others need help.