Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Other Senior Command Staff, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

33

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Patterson Fire DEpt. No.1 Inc.

Years With Department/Agency

33

Dept. Web Site:

http://pattersonfiredept.org

My Training:

Most NY state courses (hundreds of hours). Also Fire Investigation courses (over 1000 hours).

About Me:

Have been a Chief, asst. Chief, Capt & Lieutenant. MPO and Training & Safety Officers.
Also President, VP and Secretary. At present I am a Trustee.

Day Job:

Work at a College doing telecomunications work

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://pcvfa.org

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Past military experience. Small town with deep volunteer FD roots. Meet fellow fire and EMS personnel.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Nothing is like saving a life or helping a friend or neighbor.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Federal and state laws.