Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

13

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

NYC Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

13

About Me:

I retired from the fire dept. with a disability in 1981. I had worked thirteen years in Engine 46 in the Bronx and Engine318 in Coney Island. I then worked as a fire safety director for Verizon until 1993 when I switched over to the World Trade Center following the first bombing. I worked weekends there until 9/11.

Day Job:

retired

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://Eloquentbooks/MySonMyHero.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

When I was discharged from the Navy I took every Civil Service test that came up and the Fire Department was the first one that called me that I wanted.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Its exciting and fulfilling.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Not enough manpower on the rigs.