Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Lieutenant, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

16 years as a firefighter, 14 years as an EMT

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Community Fire Co. #1 of Schnecksville; Schnecksville, PA

Years With Department/Agency

16

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.SchnecksvilleFD.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Northern Valley EMS, Lehigh Township Emergency Squad, Catasauqua EMS.

My Training:

Fundamentals of Firefighting, Protective Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Haz-Mat R&I, Haz-Mat First Responder Operations, NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800, 1900, EMT-B, PHTLS

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://Myspace.com/DDR1977

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Had an uncle that was an EMT, and another uncle that was a firefighter, and their stories got me interested.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

the availability of funds to aquire equipment needed for training and the safety of firefighters.