Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Combination

Job Function

President / Administrator / Commissioner, Firefighter, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

28

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

manlius, ny

Years With Department/Agency

18

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Cuyler, ny past department. it is a rural department, totally volunteer and presents significant challenges for training and enough members for response

My Training:

FF1, driver/operator/first responder

Day Job:

Retired as CEO

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

to volunteer my services to my community for a valuable need

Why I Love Fire/EMS

recruiting and retaining the new folks

Top Issues Facing Responders:

building volunteer satisfaction/reward and working with paid employees