Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

Safety Officer, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, EMT - Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

forty six years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

North River Valley Fire Co. Rio, West Virginia

Years With Department/Agency

Three years

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Started as a volunteer in Gloucester city New Jersey,left and went to a paid department in the city of Camden. I retired after twenty five years of service. I now live in Augusta, West Virginia were I help out the local fire station and EMS squad.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping people in there time of need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Finding ways to come up with funding to keep the local fire and EMS squad in service.