Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

24

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Hampton Bays Fire Dept NY, Joining Kingston NH now

Years With Department/Agency

14

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.hamptonbaysfiredept.com

Web Site:

http://Kingstonfirenh.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Library VFC, South Park Twp. Pa 10 yrs

My Training:

Firefighter 1, Heavy Rescue, Fire Police, Rapid Deployment SAR/R Tender, Moving Water Tender, U/W Vehicle Extrication Tender, SAR/R Ice Diving Tender, Overturned Boat Rescue Tender for Hampton Bays Fire Dept Dive Team. Cert. by LifeGuard Systems Inc

About Me:

Joined as a junior (14 yrs old) at Library VFC Pa, and did 10 yrs, joined Hampton Bays Fire Dept in Oct 96 and am still presently a member, moved to Kingston NH in June of 2010 and am in the process of joining at this time.

Day Job:

painter

Relationship Status:

Separated

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.facebook/SCOTTIEDO127

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Loved watching it on tv as a child and seeing/following the firetrucks, and joined when I had the chance. Have always loved it and will do it as long I can possibly do it. Very exciting, like helping others, and it gives you a GREAT sense of accomplishment when you've done a good job. You see things good and bad most other people will never see in thier lifetime.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

DOING THE JOB NO MATTER WHAT IT MAY BE! AND ALL THE GREAT BROTHERS AND SISTERS, THIS IS TRULY A FAMILY AND BROTHER/SISTERHOOD!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

GETTING THERE SAFELY AND STAYING SAFE DOING THE JOB. EVERYBODY NEEDS TO GO HOME! TRAINING, SAFETY, CUTBACKS, RETENTION, SEATBELTS, POLITICS, STAFFING, IDIOTS THAT DON'T GIVE YOU THE RIGHT OF WAY.....