Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

30 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Darlington TWP. Fire Department.

Years With Department/Agency

23

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

U.S. Army Fire Dept - FT. Rucker, AL. 91st Eng. Det.
US Army Fire Dept. - FT Wainwright AK. HHC - Fire Det.
Beaver Falls Vol. Fire dept.
Ellwood City Boro. Fire Dept. Part time Driver/ firefighter

My Training:

US Air Force Fire School - Chanute AFB IL.
PA State Fire Academy- Structual Fire Fighting.FF II
Haz Maz OP's
Farm Rescue
Water Rescue
High Angle, Confined Space, Trench, and Structual Collapse I &II
Basic and Advanced Vehicle Rescue

Day Job:

Sgt. Local Police Department

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I though it would be an exciting profession. What can I say I watched Emergency on Saturday Nights way to long. I have never regreted being involved in the fire service.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The men and women I get to work with

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Leadership, Funding and Qualified Personel