John Perry's Page

Hometown:

Green Island, New York

I Live: (City, State)

Beaufort, SC

Years in Fire/EMS:

26

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:

Its never the same day twice.

Relationship Status:

Single

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Burton

Department Type:

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Rank/Role There:

Fire / Arson Investigator, Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS), Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years With This Department/Agency

11

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.burtonfd.org

Second Department (if appl.)

Hilton Head Island Airport

2nd Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Rank/Role at Second Department:

Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years With Second Department/Agency

10

Other Past or Current Departments:

Village of Green Island
Albany County Airport
Boght Community
Waterford Resce Squad
waterford Emergency Team

My Training:

SCFA- from FF1-up though FO1, and FI-1
Hazmat tech, arson investagation, water rescue, and EMT-I, ACI for the SCFA

About Me:

married with 3 kids, active in the local hign school

Side Jobs or Other Organizations:

High School Soccer Coach, maintance chief at a church

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety thats leads to a manpower shortage

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:

Helping other! 5th generation firefighter