Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

11

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Prospect Park,PA

Years With Department/Agency

11

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.station08.com

Web Site:

http://www.folsomfireco.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Lenni Heights fire company, Essington Fire co(briefly)

My Training:

Essentials 1, Hazmat Operations(Pro Board), Pump ops 1, EVOC, Rope rescue 1, Peco school(electric & gas service), R.I.T. Team operations, Large area search ops, several others I can't remember

About Me:

I joined the fire service in 1996 with the Prospect Park Fire Co and now serve as an assistant engineer. I also joined the Folsom Fire Co in 1999 and am now serving as the Captain for the Department.

Day Job:

Auto Mechanic for US Airways in the GSE shop

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/shall0818

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help the community I live in.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping those that need help on their WORST day.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Training, training, training..................so much has been placed on our shoulders as Emergency Responders, to have to learn how do it all in such a short time is nuts. The older members who have put their time in just don't get what our NEW responsibilities are and are often not willing to upgrade their training. The younger members who are HARDCORE understand this need and are willing to make those sacrifices to attend the classes and provide the level of service we need in this day and age. The family dynamic in this day and age just doesn't seem to allow for the proper training MANDATED by the State and Federal Governments.