When the wicked stand confounded, Call me, with thy saints surrounded.

Hometown:

Jacksonville, North Carolina

I Live: (City, State)

Lyons, New York

Years in Fire/EMS:

3 years

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:

The first time I ever watched someone die, watched them die with nothing or nobody around to help, created the most horrible feeling I hve ever felt. Helplessness. No one should ever be helpless. I want to try and make that a reality. EMS and Fire situations are also a sort of puzzle for me. I love the thrill of problem solving and figuring ways to achieve the ultimate goal, preservation of life itself. I'm a first generation firefighter and EMT in my family, with every intention of keeping it going. This sort of stuff is foreign to my family, but they know why I do it lol....

Relationship Status:

Single

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Clyde NY Department of Fire Rescue

Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Rank/Role There:

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer

Years With This Department/Agency

3 years

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.clydefire.com

Second Department (if appl.)

Newark-Arcadia Staffing Inc.

2nd Department Type:

EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid

Rank/Role at Second Department:

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Driver / Engineer

Years With Second Department/Agency

4 year

Web Site:

http://N/A

Other Past or Current Departments:

Town Of Lyons Ambulance EMT-Basic Paid
Newark-Arcadia Volunteer Ambulance EMT-Basic Volunteer
Town of Galen Ambulance EMT-Basic Volunteer
Silver Waters Community Ambulance Service EMT-Basic Volunteer

My Training:

I'm a certified NYS EMT as well as a NYS firefighter. Through my departmental training I've acquired certifications in SCUBA/ICE Rescue, RIT Team, FAST Team, HAZMAT Operations Level, Interior Firefighting, Exterior Operations, CEVO 3 and EVOC. I'm currently pursuing my Paramedic status at the FLCC college.

About Me:

I've always been the one to want to help out. Always wanted to be able to make someone elses day a bit easier, and I think that's what I am able to accomplish on a daily basis. I used to work fast food, absolutely hated it. Wanted so much more for myself, not necessarily pay wise, but a more gratifying venue. I have found that by becoming a NYSEMT and firefighter.

Day Job:

Newark-Arcadia Staffing Inc. (Silver Waters Division)

Side Jobs or Other Organizations:

I play in a cover band that's hopefully gonna start making our own stuff. Music is my passion! www.myspace.com/mydyingfealty

Personal Site/Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/briantyff

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Treatment of volunteers in the organization... DO's and chiefs need to remember that we are VOLUNTEERS, not employees, and some things are just taking it too far...

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:

I was born to do it...period.