Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

22

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Friendship Fire Company, Shamokin PA

Years With Department/Agency

22

Web Site:

http://www.ncdps.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Sunbury Community Hospital Pre-Hospital Services
Americus and DH&L ALS Units

My Training:

Pro-Boards Certified Hazardous Materials Technician, Firefighter, Certified Emergency Medical Technician.

NIMS Compliant !!!

About Me:

My name is Steve, I've been involved with the fire service since I have been 15 years old. I joined the Shamokin Fire Bureau with I turned 18 as an active firefighter..........1985, a long time ago.

I've served as low as firefighhter and made it to the rank of Chief of the Department u until 2004. I was responsible for 6 stations in a 1 mile square city of about 10,000, mostly residential with some industries and high rises. I can say this department is second to no one around the Coal Region. At the present time I just a firefighter from a company that is full of family that believes in values, responsiblities and trust and that is the Friendship Fire Company.......THE PRIDE OF THE EAST SIDE.

Day Job:

Emergency Management County of Northumberland PA.

Relationship Status:

Separated

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/sfbcar1

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Some thing to do that became a hobby and now a carrier

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Being able to help, a thank you goes a long way.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of Volunteers probably caused by the increased requirements for training.