Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Assistant or Deputy Chief, Other Emergency Services Staff, Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

25

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Ridge Fire Department, Ridge, NY

Years With Department/Agency

26

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

9/82-9/84 Sea Cliff F. D., Sea Cliff, NY
9/84 to 4/86 Bethpage F. D., Bethpage, NY
4/86 to 11/86 Bellview Volunteer F. D., Pensacola, FL
11/86 to 9/87 Middle Island F. D., Middle Island NY
9/87 to Present Ridge F. D., Ridge NY

My Training:

Fire Fighter I, Heavy Rescue I, ICS 100,200,300,700,800
Fire Officer I, Command and Management, Leadership and Managment, Radiological incident response, Hazardous Materials Technician. Wild land Fire Fighting S130,s190, I100, L180, far more to list.

About Me:

25 years as fire fighter, 24 years as a Emergency medical Technician, 17 years as a Hazmat Technician. 6 years as an EMS Officer (Lt. and Captain), 6 years as Fire Officer (Captain and Lt.), 7 years as Fire Inspector and Fire Prevention Education. 18 years as Exposure Control officer. After a 7 year break back in the Captains office again.
12/14/08 I was elected into the Third Assist. Chief Position. Starting January 1st, 2009.

Day Job:

Environmental Specialist - Hazmat Technician

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It is still fun, the knowledge of doing something good for others

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Communication and Safety or the lack there of.