Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Secretary / Treasurer, Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

2 1/2

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Years With Department/Agency

2 1/2

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.citizensfr27.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

My department along with four other departments in Cumberland County make up Team 500. Team 500 or TROT Team (Technical Rescue Operations Team) can be called out to neighboring Counties for Trench Rescues, Confined Space Rescues, Stucture Collapse, etc. Team 500 is 100% volunteer. We have not gotten alot of calls but we have great training events and look forward to serving our area in these capacities.

My Training:

Interior qualified, BVAR Awarness, HAZMAT Awarness, Elevator Awarness, NIMS, Trench Awareness, Trench Operations, CPR/AED Infant and Adult.

About Me:

I have been interior qualified for 1 year and received that training at Harrisburg Area Community College. I would eventually like to get a paid position possibly in Maryland. I am also serving my second year as Adminstrative Secretary for my company.

Day Job:

Chronsiter Landscaping

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/kevinjbyler

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Wanted to be part of something greater than myself and give back to my community. Once I joined, I knew it was were I belonged and now I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

When the pager goes off and you don't know what you will be getting into.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

For those of us in Cumberland County, Pa it is definately getting the kinks out of the 800mhz system. Otherwise I believe it is retaining active members in a society that is so "self" oriented.