Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

EMT - Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

26 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Polk Fire-Rescue, Inc.

Years With Department/Agency

15

My Training:

PA certified Emt-Basic
fire police training (basic, advanced, legal concept, communication, highway safety, emergency & non-emergency response.)
ICS 100, 200, 700,
certification in CPR

About Me:

I've been in the fire service for almost 29 years. I've been a volunteer firefighter, fire police for 13 years & emt-basic for 10 years. I was raised in the fire service, my father has been a volunteer firefighter & fire police for over 40 years. I'm proud to carry on his tradition. When not working I enjoy listening to good music, hanging with my family, going swimming, taking long walks,

Day Job:

an assembler in local harnesses company

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined the fire service to help my community & also help people in need. Also keep my father's tradiion going,

Why I Love Fire/EMS

helping people in their time of need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

training, volunteers, and funds