Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

40 (Life Member)

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Milton Engine Co. No. 1

Years With Department/Agency

40 (Life Member)

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.miltonengine.com/

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Ulster County Volunteer Firemen's Association, Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association, Firemen's Association Of The State Of New York, & New York State Association Of Fire Chiefs.

My Training:

Essentials of Firemanship, Single Company Operations, Pump Operators, Ladder Operations, Fire & Arson Investigation, Aircraft Firefighting, Propane Firefighting.

About Me:

I have served as Treasurer of Milton Engine Co. No. 1 for 20 years, from 1974-1994. I was a Senior Emergency Services Dispatcher with Ulster County Bureau Of Fire at Ulster County Fire Control (Now Ulster 911 Kingston, N.Y.) from 1976-1983. My Dispatcher Number was 56-18. I am an Honorably Discharged U.S. Coast Guard Veteran, serving from 1966-1970. I have received much valuable firefighting training there, through firefighting schools attended in Little Creek, Va. & the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Also aboard ship drills, training, & fighting actual fires.

Day Job:

Retired

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/profile.php?id=1291700647

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I enjoy keeping abreast of current events and other fire service news. I also enjoy the camaraderie and sharing with other firefighters.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I have been involved in the fire service for 40 years. I belong to a great fire department, and it has been a great honor to be able to serve my community through this wonderful organization.