Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

11

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Avoca, Pa

Years With Department/Agency

11

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.avocafire.net

Web Site:

http://www.greewnwoodfiredept.com

About Me:

My name is Chris. i have been a firefighter for over 11 years. I run with the Avoca Fire Dept. it is probably one of the busiest all volunteer departments in our area. We run an average of 550 calls per year into numerous surrounding municipalities including 3 counties. We have a highly trained and skilled Rescue Team to go along with our brand new 2006 Crimson Heavy Rescue Truck. We are a team. We do things as a team and we come home as a team.

Day Job:

Security Officer

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/rescue112

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help people

Why I Love Fire/EMS

To be able to help people and show I care!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of funding and support is one of the issues facing each department. The expanding number of emergencies and less and less amount of members is also a deciding factor.