Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Training Officer

Years in Fire/EMS:

12

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Winfield Township V.F.C.

Years With Department/Agency

5

My Training:

Firefighter2, Haz-Mat Technician, EMT-B, Fire Instructor 1, Vehicle Rescue Technician, Forestry Firefighter, Pumper Driver Operator, ARFF

About Me:

I am a 31 year old married father of three. I am going on 13 years in the fire service and going on 10 years in EMS. I have been both paid and volunteer.

Day Job:

Field Service Technician

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Lost a very good friend in a fire, and lost my best friend to suicide, and my father to a heart attack.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love helping people in need for nothing in return.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of focus on why we as responders are here. Too many people put a majority of their focus on the Red or White helmet instead of focusing on what truly matters. Lack of manpower in volunteer departments, and not pushing the proper or enough training, even if it's just in house.