Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Safety Officer

Years in Fire/EMS:

31

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Marcellus Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

33

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

NONE

My Training:

many state and regional firefighter training courses over the 30 years plus EMT and medic training courses

About Me:

Lieutenant and Captain for many 20 years, EMT for 18 years and medic (EMT-3) for 16 years. Captain in charge of Ambulance and drugs for 10-12 years. Now mostly in administrative roles as vice chair and chair of the Board. Still an active interior fighterfighter at 70 years of age.

Day Job:

Senior Research Associate at SUNY ESF

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I felt that I could be a help to my neighbors as a vol EMT and firefighter

Why I Love Fire/EMS

of the fact that I can still help when needed.