Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

32

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Oyster Bay Fire Dept

Years With Department/Agency

19

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.oysterbayfd.com

Web Site:

http://ncpd.org/

My Training:

EMT, HazMat tech level A, confined space certified, former Fire Inspector, NYS Fire Officer trng, Instructor-Nassau County Fire Service Academy Public Fire Education Division.

About Me:

If I'm driving, chances are better than 90% it's got red lights and sirens on it.

Day Job:

Police officer

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

when I was in High School, I was influenced by 2 TV shows, " Emergency" and "Adam 12". I had older friends who were volunteer firefighters. The natural progression: vollie fireman, professional cop

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I haven't figured out yet what I wanna do when I grow up, so I still play with Fire Trucks.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Recruitment, Retention, Attendance, Training, Financing