Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

17

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Ephrata Area Rescue Service Ephrata, PA

Years With Department/Agency

5

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.ephratarescue.com

My Training:

Pro-Board Fire Officer II, Pro-Board Firefighter II, NFPA 1006 Vehicle/Machinery Certified, NFPA 1670 Confined Space TechnicianPro-Board Instructor II, Pro-Board Haz Mat Operations.Rope I, II, and III. Water Rescue I and II Confined Space Ops, Trench Rescue Ops.Structural Collapse II Operations, RIT, Truck I and II, Engine Co Ops, Pump I ETC.....
2006 Medal of Valor

PA State Certified Tecnical Rescue Instructor

Day Job:

Applications Developer

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To Help People and do something with my life. When I was younger, I had to be cut out of two cars on seperate incidents. Guess I wanted to do it myself to return the favor

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Making a difference when people are having a shitty day

Top Issues Facing Responders:

politics and volunteer recruitment and retention