Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

President / Administrator / Commissioner, Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS), Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

13

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Co. - Valley Forge, PA

Years With Department/Agency

13

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.valleyforgefireco.com

Web Site:

http://www.iafflocal734.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

I am a member at Hyattsville VFD in PG County, Maryland. I was a live-in there for 4 years while I was going to college. I have been a paid FF/EMT at a few stations back home also.

My Training:

Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering / Government & Politics from University of Maryland, FF I, FF II, Fire Officer I, II, III, Rescue Tech., EMT-I, Haz-Mat Tech, Haz-Mat IC, Command & General Staff Functions for local IMT’s, All-Hazards IMT, and a bunch more.

Day Job:

Emergency Vehicle Driver (Ladder Truck Driver/Tillerman) - BCFD

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.forgepublicsafety.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Family

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I enjoy helping people, even when they don't deserve it.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The political BS that plauges our funding and safety