WHEN I STOP LEARNIN & FLIRTIN THROW DIRT ON ME IM DEAD

Hometown:

LONG ISLAND NY

I Live: (City, State)

Yaphank NY

Years in Fire/EMS:

27 years

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:

To help my community and neighbors

Relationship Status:

Married

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

YAPHANK FIRE DEPT. YAPHANK NY

Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Rank/Role There:

Firefighter, Driver / Engineer

Years With This Department/Agency

20 YRS

Second Department (if appl.)

WEST SAYVILLE OAKDALE FIRE DIST

2nd Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Rank/Role at Second Department:

911 Operator/Dispatcher

Years With Second Department/Agency

3YRS

Other Past or Current Departments:

MILLER PLACE FIRE DEPT FOR 7 YRS
FIREFIGHTER ENGINEER AND LT FOR 1 YR

My Training:

firefighter 1
ex emt
ex officer now back in ranks
hazmat training
heavy rescue training
high angle /confined space training
Engine co training
ladder training
wildfire acadmey
fire police training
dad of 3 great daughters
and a wife that doesnt quit(also a EMT Firefighter)
1st dauhgter a probie
2nd daughter explorer firefighter senior
3rd daughter explorer probie

Day Job:

fire dispatcher/ heavy equip operator/ truck driver class B

Side Jobs or Other Organizations:

train engineer for long island live steamers

Top Issues Facing Responders:

need younger blood more inscentives less bullshit our brotherhood and sisterhood need to stay strong

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:

helping my neighbors