Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

15

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

George G. McMurtry VFD, Vandergrift #1

Years With Department/Agency

first as asst rescue chief

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.vfr51.com

Web Site:

http://www.lowerkiskiems.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Apollo Hose Company # 2 1994-2003

My Training:

Aerial Apparatus Practices - 1994
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training - Extended - 1999
PA Essentials of Fire Fighting (88 hrs.) - 2000
Ventilation Practices - 2001
Pump Operations I - 2001
Structural Burn Sessions - 2001, 2001, 2003, 2003
Managing Company Tactical Operations: Preparation - 2002
Managing Company Tactical Operations: Decisions - 2002
Managing Company Tactical Operations: Tactics - 2002
First Responder Operations IAFF - 2002
Bloodborne Pathogens & Infectious Disease Awareness - 2003
Employee Safety & Extinguisher Training - 2003
Haz-Mat Operations Level Annual Refresher - 2003
Hazmat Technician Refresher - 2003
Carbon Monoxide Detector Response - 2003
Arson Awareness Emergency Response - 2003
Confined Space Rescue Training (US Steel) - 2003
Trench Rescue II Training - Technicians Level (US Steel) - 2003
Trench Rescue I Training - Awareness and Operations (US Steel) - 2003
PA Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness - 2003
PA Basic Vehicle Rescue Operations - 2003
Fire Fighter I Certificate #213051 - 2003
Industrial Fire Brigade - Basic - 2004
Truck Company Operations I - 2004
Truck Company Operations II - 2004
Bloodborne Pathogens & Infectious Disease Awareness - 2004
Hazardous Materials Operations Level Annual Refresher - 2004
Structural Collapse Operations Level I - 2004
Structural Fire Rescue - 2004
BVR Certification #174976 - 2005
Educational Methodology - 2005
Fire Service Instructor I - 2005
Fire Fighter II Certificate #215863 - 2005
Fire Instructor I Certificate #213052 - 2005
Manage Co Tact Oper: Prep (NFA) - 2005
Pump Operations I - 2005
Basic Rescue Practices/Essentials Bridge Course - 2005
IFSAC Fire Service Instructor I (NFPA1041-1996) - 2005
IFSAC Fire Fighter I (NFPA1001-1997) - 2005
IFSAC Fire Fighter II (NFPA1001-1997) - 2005
BRP Technician Certification #211220 - 2005
Intro to Debris Opers in FEMA’s Public Assis. Prg. - 2005
National Incident Management System (NIMS) an Introduction - 2006
Introduction to the Incident Command System, (ICS 100) - 2006
An Orientation to Community Disaster Exercises - 2006
Continuity of Operations (COOP) Awareness Course - 2006
National Response Plan (NRP), an Introduction - 2006
ICS/NIMS for the Fire Service - 2006
Special Vehicle Rescue - 2006
SVR Technician Certification #211891 - 2006
Trench Rescue - 2006
Local Level Instructor (ISET, IFBB, BIDA) - 2006
Hazardous Materials Operations 1st Responder - 2006
Operation & Maintenance of GasBadgePro, iTX, & DS2 - 2006
ICS (IS-00200) - 2006
NIMS Resource Management - 2006
National Disaster Medical System - 2006
Community Hurricane Preparedness - 2006
Introduction to Continuity of Operations - 2006
Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team - 2006
Structural Collapse Operations Level II - 2006
Anticipating Hazardous Weather and Community Risk - 2006
Water Rescue and Emergency Response - 2006
Rapid Intervention Teams - 2007
Awareness Level Annual Refresher Training - 2007
Basic Wildland Firefighter - 2007
Resource Accountability for the First Responder - 2007
Operations Level Annual Refresher Training (HMOR) - 2007
Rescue Technician General Requirements; Certificate No. 113 - 2007
Engine Company Operations at Residential Structures (ZSFB) - 2007
Rapid Intervention Team Exercises (ZRITE) - 2007
Structural Burn Session (SBS) - 2007

About Me:

I am a happily married guy with a fantastic 5 year old son who is a spitting image of me.

Day Job:

Staff Supervisor in Safety and Industrial Hygiene, United States Steel

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

TO do my part in protecting the community... plus I am a 4th generation firefighter!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Training!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Failing to train is training to FAIL!