Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Lieutenant, EMT - Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

5

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Cresson Volunteer Fire Company

Years With Department/Agency

5

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Cresson Area Ambulance Service Inc. - EMT-B

My Training:

Certifications:Firefighter I & II, Hazmat Operations, Basic Vehicle Rescue Tech, EMT-B, NIMS, CPR, Fire Instructor I & II, Driver/Operator-Pumper

Courses:Pumps, EVOC, Engine Co Ops, Truck Co Ops, Fire Officer Strategy and Tactics, Ropes and Knots, Educational Methodology

Day Job:

Graduate Student at St. Francis University

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/deffinger

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Family tradition, plus I've always wanted to be a fireguy

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I feel it's personally rewarding to help others in their time of need

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Keeping up with changing times/Progression of the fire service
Nepotism
Safety