Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

President / Administrator / Commissioner

Years in Fire/EMS:

25

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Tunnelton/Conemaugh Township VFD

Years With Department/Agency

25

My Training:

Structural Firefighting; Advanced SCBA; FF1; Hazmat Operations; Water Rescue; PA Dept.of Health Vehicle Rescue Technician;Bus Rescue; EVOC; Pump Ops 1&2;Rural Water Movement; Incident Command; NIMS; Arson Investigation.

About Me:

I like working on & restoring cars & trucks. I am currently restoring 1962 Chevy K-10 stepside pickup with factory original 4 wheel drive. I plan to build a clone of 1967 Shelby Mustang Eleanor from movie Gone in 60 seconds.
I like aircraft. Someday hope to get a pilot's license & also build the first Mach2 capable business jet.

Day Job:

Welder/Small Business owner.

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I first decided to join for the adventure and excitement. Also to help people in the community. I had seen firefighters working at my own house two different times when I was a kid, and decided it looked like something that would be worthwhile to do.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It is an adventure, & to help people in trouble.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

For Volunteers: Raising enough money to survive. Finding time to attend the ever increasing amounts of mandated training classes. Finding enough new members to continue future firefighting.