Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

35 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Sherrill-Kenwood Vol. Fire Dept., Sherrill, NY

Years With Department/Agency

35 years

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.sherrillfire.org/

My Training:

Firefighter, Lieutenant, Captain, 3rd,2nd and1st,Assistant Chief, Chief, 3rd Assistant Chief, Firefighter, Drivers Training Officer, Life Member and it was in that order.

About Me:

Retired at 51 and volunteering at the B.P.O. Elks Lodge 767 in Oneida, NY. President for 2009-2010.
Also, at the Sherrill American Legion Post 230 I've been in various positions but I've been on the Corporation Board now for several years. Finished my hitch in May 2009, Transferred to Vernon American Legion Post 404

Day Job:

D&R Associates, Wholesale/Retail

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.firefighternation.com/profile/Ron21

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Moved into the city and was very curious when I see them out on a fire drill. Asked one man how to get in and so I stopped over after drill and made out a application.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

the satisfaction of helping others in time of need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Training and too many other things to do today. Using up their time.