Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer, Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

27

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Baltimore County, Maryland

Years With Department/Agency

4 Volunteer Companies Total Time Roughly 10 Years

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Maryland Transportation Authority Police-13 Years as Tunnel Emergency Worker- Vehicle Recovery Technician- Training Instructor- Haz-Mat Technician.
Maryland Forest Service-3 Seasons as a Conservation Aide (Forest Fire Fighter, Equipment Repair, Dozer Operator)

My Training:

National Certification (Through Baltimore County) as a Firefighter II. University Of Maryland Fire And Rescue Institute as Advanced Rescue Technician, Haz-Mat Technician- Pumps and Hydraulics Certificatation. Maryland Certification as First Responder from various sourses.

About Me:

Currently Disabled Due To On The Job Accident- Wish I was Still Able To "DO THE JOB"

Day Job:

Disabled With Degenerating Injuries

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://w.schneeman@comcast.net

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To Help Others In Their Time Of Most Need. And Of Course The Rush Of Adrenaline (ITS A REAL KICK DRIVING A FIRE TRUCK UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS, BEING ON THE NOZZLE, USING THE JAWS OF LIFE, OR REPELLING OFF ANYTHING OVER 100 FEET TALL).

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I FELT LIKE I WAS MAKING A DIFFERENCE,WHAT A RUSH

Top Issues Facing Responders:

PAY, RECOGNITION, AND THE BEST EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE WITHOUT ASKING FOR IT.
DIDN'T SEE ANY MLB, NFL, NBA PLAYERS, OR ANY ENTERTAINERS RUNNING INTO THE TWIN TOWERS. THEIR PAY BELONGS TO THE TEACHERS-COPS- AND FIREFIGHTERS. SOCIETY AS A WHOLE NEEDS A REAL WAKE-UP CALL.