Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

17

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Piscataway, NJ

Years With Department/Agency

6

Dept. Web Site:

http://northsteltonfire.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Woodbridge Fire Company #1, Port Reading First Aid Squad

My Training:

FF1, FF2, EMT, MVX, ice rescue, confined space, rope rescue

Day Job:

High School Math teacher

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Started riding with my father in 1991 and enjoyed helping people. I enjoy the rush of being involved.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

being around the firehouse and riding the calls

Top Issues Facing Responders:

staffing issues and increases in training requirements