Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Lieutenant, Fire Buff / Fire Enthusiast

Years in Fire/EMS:

15

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Avon, Ma.

Years With Department/Agency

8

My Training:

auxiliary fire fire fighter in the late 70's, early 80's before prop 2 1/2. co-op while obtaining my bachelors degree. Lived in city fire house, went to school days and to pay for ro0m and board, worked as a city fire fighter nights and weekends, front lines.

About Me:

Associates and Bachelors degree in Fire Science Technology, Certified Fire Protection Specialist, several association memberships, ie: NFPA, AFAA, SFPE, IMSA. BIg fire collector of fire helmets and shields. Certified EMT-B, Fire Fighter I/II, Fire Officer I. Previous Board of Director for the Boston Fire Department Fire Prevention Coalition, Previous Board of Director for AFAA-NE. Working on becoming a member of the 100 Club of Massachusetts.

Day Job:

Project Manager/Ops Mngr for large fire alarm service, install, sales and UL testing company.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

family tradition, personal goal