Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

10

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Nothumberland, PA

Years With Department/Agency

7

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Goodwill Hose Co. Sunbury PA, Northumberland No. 1's Northumberland PA, Tuckahoe Volunteer Fire Co. Point Township PA, United States Navy - Damage Controlman, which is basically a shipboard firefighter, trainer, maintenance person

My Training:

Truck Co Ops I & II, Haz-Mat Ops, Rope Rescue

About Me:

I am a volunteer firefighter with 4 fire companies. I started in the fire department as a Junior when I was 12 in an engine company, then moved to a Truck/Rescue Company. Presently I am in 1 Truck/Rescue Company, and 3 Engine Companies (2 of which are ran like big city Squads) After my service in the united states navy I want to get a career as a paid firefighter in a major east coast city! (Thats my biggest goal, and dream)

Day Job:

United States Navy Damage Controlman Second Class

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/truck734firefighter

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I'm really not sure, for me its just a calling!
And B/C of the Character Jimmy Doherty on Third Watch......That character is my hero!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Its the best job in the world!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Manning, and Money.