Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Training Officer, Captain, EMT - Basic, 911 Operator/Dispatcher

Years in Fire/EMS:

24 years Fire & Ems

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Babylon Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

7 years

Dept. Web Site:

http://Babylonfd.com

Web Site:

http://WestBabylonFD.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

North Lindenhurst FD junior and senior firefighter from 1978-1987. West Babylon FD Firefighter/Lieutenant/Captain 1987-2002.Brookhaven Fire Dept 1995-1997

My Training:

Basic Firefighter essentials,Haz Mat awareness,Haz Mat operations,ICS,assorted Fireground classes,advanced Firefighter class,Firefighter I,Heavy Rescue Operations,Engine Co. operations,Truck Co. operations,Fire Police,EMT basic.RIT training.

About Me:

I have been a member of a volunteer Fire dept since I was 9 years old along with my father and brother, I have always been a proud member of these organizations and believe in a profesional approach and attitude towards providing an unpaid service to our community

Day Job:

New York City Police Officer(73Precinct,Brownsville,Brooklyn,NY)

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I started as a Junior Firefighter in 1978 and have loved doing the job ever since.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The top issues facing volunteer members is the laziness of members who refuse to understand that times change and you must update your training and response to alarms accordingly and train to handle the various types of emergencies.