Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

22

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Canajoharie VFD

Years With Department/Agency

22

My Training:

Several FF classes and seminars(FASNY and NYAFC). New York State certified EMT-B.

About Me:

I have been Chief for 5 years. Before that I worked my way from Liet. to my current ranking.

Day Job:

HVAC Technician

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To serve my hometown community and to follow in my dads footsteps.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love the callenge of helping others.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Increased training requirements has increased the time a ff has to commit to on top of the everyday pressures. Another big problem is recruitment and retention. Twenty two years ago when I entered the fire dept. there was a waiting list to get in. Now you hope you obtain a new member every six months to keep your roster 3/4 full.