Type of Organization

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

Job Function

Safety Officer, Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

13

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Mount Troy Volunteer Fire Company, Reserve Twp., PA

Years With Department/Agency

1

Web Site:

http://www.rwvems.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Etna Volunteer Fire Department, City of Pittsburgh EMS, Eastern Area Pre-Hospital Services, Seneca Area Emergency Services, Fire Department of North Versailles, Parkview Fire/EMS, Mount Oliver Volunteer Fire Department, Forest Hills Rescue 8, Air Search & Rescue

My Training:

NFPA certified Fire Instructor I, NFPA Certified Firefighter II, NFPA Certified Firefighter I, Pennsylvania Certified Emergency Medical Technician, Pennsylvania Certified Rescue Technician, Certified Tactical Medical Responder, Structural Fire Rescue, Trench Rescue, Collapse Rescue, Incident Command Systems, Certified U.S. Department of Justice WMD Responder, Certified U.S. Department of Justice Terrorism Awareness, USFA Certified Incident Safety Officer, Certified Firefighter Accountability Systems, Certified Hazardous Material Recognition and Identification, USFA Truck Company Operations, USFA Certified Health and Safety Officer, U.S. Department of Justice Tactical Medical Provider, Confined Space Rescue, Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician, PSFA High Rise Fire Operations.

About Me:

1) Keep Yourself Safe!
2) Keep Your Crew Safe
3) Everone Goes Home!

Day Job:

Advance Patient Care Technician (E.R. Paramedic)

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/raginscotsman

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

It's what I wanted to do since I was very young

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Being inside a good fire

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety and lack of training