Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Training Officer, Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

10

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Chocolay Township Fire/Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

10

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.chocolaytownship.org/fire.php

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Sands Township Fire/EMS 9yrs of service

My Training:

Firefighter I & II, Hazmat Ops, EMT-B, Arson investigation/Detection, Wildland firefighting/urban interface, Multiple NIMS and ICS certifications, Advanced vehicle extrication/Stabilization,

About Me:

Always looking to learn new and different ways of doing the job. Being the best father and husband I can while still staying as active as possible in the Fire/EMS fields.

Day Job:

Full time EMS job with a private ALS provider.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I was looking for a way to do something more with my life and I met a few of the guys on a local department, they invited me to some meetings and from then on I knew thats what I wanted to do.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Its always something new, never the same thing twice.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of local funding, attendance at training. Retaining active members.