Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Chaplain

Years in Fire/EMS:

36 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Weedsport Fire Department, Weedsport, New York 13166

Years With Department/Agency

36 years

Dept. Web Site:

http://neptune@BCI.net

My Training:

I have been a firefighter for 36 years, having completed a good number of fire and EMS courses.
Member of the Critical Incident Stress Management Team in Cayuga County for 20 plus years.
Served as President of the Fire Department for 6 years.
Currently serving as the Chaplain of the Fire Department.

About Me:

I am a past NYS EMT for 37 years, retired as an EMT June, 2007
NYS EMT Critical Care Tech for 20 of those years.
Taught EMT Classes for 18 years.
Current American Heart Association BLS and First Aid Instructor
Served as Captain of the Weedsport Fire Department Ambulance for 27 years.

Day Job:

Correction Deputy, and Chaplain of the Cayuga County Sheriff Department

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Wanted to help people who were having an emergency,or in crisis.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Knowing you can make a difference.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Recruitment and Retention
Training