Type of Organization

N/A

Job Function

Training Officer

Years in Fire/EMS:

39

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Pennsylvania State Fire Academy

Years With Department/Agency

21 full-time 10 part-time

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.osfc.state.pa.us

Web Site:

http://departments.firehouse.com/dept/WestGranvillePA

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Lewistown Fire Department - 31 years as a volunteer, retired as Deputy Chief

My Training:

Actively involved with training since early 1970's. PA State Instructor since 1978. Certified Firefighter III, Fire Instructor II, Fire Officer II, Driver-Operator Pumper

About Me:

I have enjoyed a great life in the fire service and am blessed in my personal life. I have been married 19 years, have two adult children and two grandchildren.

Day Job:

Resident Instructor - Pennsylvania State Fire Academy

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My dad was a firefighter and I always wanted to be one too.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It is the greatest Brotherhood on earth

Top Issues Facing Responders:

too many LODD in U.S.; too many fire fighter injuries; loss of firefighters with structural firefighting experience due to retirement and turn over;