What State do you live in?

NY

Type of Organization

Volunteer Fire Department

Job Function

First Repsonder

Years in Fire/EMS:

50

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Smallwood -Mongaup Valley Vol. FD

Years With Department/Agency

50

Dept. Web Site:

http://smvfd.org

My Training:

Firefighter Essentials
Fire Police Officer

About Me:

Firefighting has been a major part of my life since I became eligible to join. I have combined one of my other major interests - Fire Scene Photograpy, with my active fire service, having my work pubished in many of the metropolitan NYC daily newspapers and also FIREHOUSE Magaine.

Day Job:

Retired

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To be able to help others in need

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I feel a great sense of fulfillment when I have performed well at a fire deparment event - whether it;s marching in a parade or directing traffic at a serious MVA

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Having sufficient trained members available at important events