Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

President / Administrator / Commissioner

Years in Fire/EMS:

23

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Gratwick Hose #6 Volunteer Fire Co.

Years With Department/Agency

23

My Training:

Essentials of firefighting (23 yrs ago), Mercy Flight landing site operations, Basic First Aid, CPR.

About Me:

I am Married with 3 children. I love to play & coach Baseball/Softball and Basketball. I have been a CSEA Union Officr for 14 years and currently serve as President. I am a past Niagara County Legislator and City of North Tonawanda School Board member.

Day Job:

Chemist

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I have always been a community minded person, and my father is a Volunteer Firfighter, so I thought it would be a great way to serve my City.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It's a pure adrenalin rush when you save a person or structure.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of firefighters. Our numbers are dwindling and it makes it more difficult to fight fires.