Type of Organization

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

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, EMT - Basic, Driver / Engineer, Other Emergency Services Staff

Years in Fire/EMS:

over all? 30 years.

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Hemlock Farms Fire and Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

two

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

NYPD 22 years-retired.

My Training:

EMT basic,
EVOC
CERT Trainer
Rope and Riging.
Vech. rescue operations, Vech rescue Tech.

Day Job:

retired, (or so I think, my wife thinks otherwise)

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://Myspace.com/dondelatorre

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Too many John Wayne movies, then I retired and just wanted to make a difference and help out the community

Why I Love Fire/EMS

helping people

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of money, lack of manpower, lack of understanding by the public,