Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

12 over all

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Sandycreek Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept.

Years With Department/Agency

12

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Belleview, Fla. VFD. 1970's. Polk, Pa, VFD. 1970's. Rouseville, Pa. VFD. 1980's.

My Training:

Pump Ops, Fire Police Basic, EVOC, Haz Mat Ops, ICS-100, 700, Haz Mat Awareness, Advanced CPR and AED. Basic Firefighting. Structual Burn, Basic First Aid, Ladder Training, Vehicle Rescue.

About Me:

I am a happy go lucky person who loves People and Animals. I am part Cherokee Indian. I started Sandycreek's Junior Fire Dept. while holding the office of secretary of the dept. I started going to fires with my father when I was 15 yrs. old. At 18 I became a full Sr. Member.

Day Job:

Retired

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://Face Book--Joseph Baker

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My Grandfather and Father were members. I am a people person and been involved in Law Enforcement for over 23 years also. It takes a special person to be a Fire Fighter and do his job safely and efficiently.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Love helping others.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Traffic, Chemical and flammable liquids spills, weather, safety factors mainly.