Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

10

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Nancy Run Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

2

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Palmer Municipal Fire Department/ Easton Fire Department 8 years

My Training:

Extensive.....CBRNE, HazMat, Rescue tech, Inspector I&II, evidence collection, crime scene management, MASCAL, Radiological, Industrial Firefighting, Wildland Firefighting....and many more

About Me:

Love my Kids, completing a PhD in Educational Psychology, also work as a counselor and professor....primarily teaching courses in assessment and evaluation. Love physical activity, the beach and the mountains, travel, cooking, all kinds of stuff. Currently serving as a DOD Firefighter in Iraq.

Day Job:

Feeding two kids and four cats

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Lost 7 friends on 9-11, my college roommate included.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping others in need is the most noble thing anyone can do.....and we gt to drive those big red trucks!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Personal safety and health care