Mark's Page

Hometown:

New Florence

I Live: (City, State)

New Florence PA

Years in Fire/EMS:

9

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:

I have been around the fire service my entire life. My father and grandfather are firefighters. I also wanted to help people, this is the primary reason for my membership

Relationship Status:

Single

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

New Florence Volunteer Fire Co. #1

Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Rank/Role There:

Secretary / Treasurer, Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years With This Department/Agency

9

Second Department (if appl.)

Loretto Community Fire Company

Other Past or Current Departments:

Loretto Community Fire Company, reciently turned in my key and pager d/t school time constraints, unfortunately

My Training:

FFI, PA State Essentials of Firefighting, PA certified EMT-B, CPR, PHTLS, EVOC, ACLS, NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800, Instructor I

About Me:

I am a 23 year old graduate of Saint Francis University. I have my Master of Physician Assistant Sciences (MPAS). I take my boards on June 18th 2009. I have run with the New Florence Vol Fire Co for 9 years. I also pick up shifts at the Laurel Valley Ambulance service. Being a part of the fire service has been one of the most rewarding and fullfilling parts of my life.

Day Job:

Graduate student

Side Jobs or Other Organizations:

Laurel Valley Ambulance service EMT-B

Top Issues Facing Responders:

I believe the top issues facing small volunteer responders is a limited budget and equipment that is not up to current standards.

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:

I love helping people and the way it makes me feel.