Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

20

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Cortland, NY

Years With Department/Agency

8

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

SUNY Geneseo Emergency Squad
Central Islip-Hauppauge Volunteer Ambulance
Brookhaven Volunteeer Ambulance
Brookhaven Fire Department
Coram Fire Department
Cortland Fire Department
South Otselic Fire and Emergency Squad

My Training:

FF 1 and 2 (NYS AFS BFFT 2000-2)
Haz Mat Tech
AEMT-CC
Code Enforcement Officer
Registered Nurse

About Me:

Married 13 years to awesome gal, father of 4 (my own engine company!).

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Everyday I get to help people

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Everyday is different

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Staffing levels
Apparatus age
Consolidation