Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

32

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

City of Erie, Bureau of Fire

Years With Department/Agency

9

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.erie.pa.us

Web Site:

http://Kearsargefire.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Kearsarge FD, Hempfield Twp. VFD, Strattanville VFC, Shippenville Elk Twp. VFD

My Training:

Firefighter I and II, Fire Service Instructor I, Fire Officer I, Haz Mat Awareness (IFSAC/ProBoard), Haz Mat Operations (IFSAC/ProBoard), Haz Mat Technician/ Specialist, Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician (PA DOH), EMT-Paramedic (PA DOH), CPR Instructor Trainer (ASHI), EMS Instructor (PA DOH), Suppression Instructor (PA SFA).

Day Job:

Deputy Chief, Training Division, City of Erie, Bureau of Fire

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Family tradition, service-oriented.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

service-oriented and training

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Staffing
Funding
Training
Municipal/Government Leaders
View/Opinion of the General Public