What State do you live in?

CT

Type of Organization

Volunteer Fire Department

Job Function

Training Officer/Training Chief/Instructor, Firefighter/Driver Operator, First Repsonder

Years in Fire/EMS:

20

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Wallingford FD / North Farms VFD

Years With Department/Agency

20

Web Site:

http://www.northfarmsvfd.com

My Training:

Connecticut certified Firefighter 1 & 2; Fire Officer 1; Fire Instructor 1; Fire Rescue Certifications: High Angle; Confined Space; Vehicle Extrication; R.I.T; Cold Water Rescue.

About Me:

I have been a proud member of my childhood Volunteer Fire Department on and off again for the last 20 years. When I turned 18 I knew it was a duty for me to help protect my community. When I spent my summers in Brooklyn NY the Firefighters of Battalion 41 Engine 231/Ladder 120 Watkins St. were my neighborhood firehouse; the Battalion Chief took me in to the house when I seemed to be lonely and friendless. These members of FDNY schooled me the real ways of firefighting and from there I was hooked. I later participated in revolutions as a certified Firefighter with not only Battalion 41 but also Rescue 1 & 2 on the "Rock" training grounds in New York. I was very honored and I chose to sharpen my Rescue Firefighting skills to the highest levels possible. To quote the late Capt. Hatton "Training, Training, Training to Outstanding"

Day Job:

Electrical Engineer

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

The Guys of FDNY Batt. 41 Engine 231/Ladder 120 Watkins St.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

That I have affected 1 persons life in a positive way.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety, safety & Cardiovascular health