Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

24

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Albany, New York Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

20 years

My Training:

Fire Fighter 1, Fire Fighter Advanced, Fire Rescue and Extraction, Hazardous Materials, Paramedic School.

About Me:

Retired.

Day Job:

Golf.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To be one of America's best.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Brotherhood.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Budget cuts forcing departments to increase response times and force them to make apparatus last longer.