Bill Kern's Page

Hometown:

Arbutus

I Live: (City, State)

Baltimore, MD

Years in Fire/EMS:

36

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:

I've always admired firefighters ever since I was a little kid. As soon as I turned 16, I joined the Brooklyn Volunteer Fire Department. When I turned 18, I was hired by the Baltimore City Fire Department.

Relationship Status:

Married

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Baltimore City Fire Department

Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Rank/Role There:

Safety Officer, Lieutenant, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Driver / Engineer, Retired

Years With This Department/Agency

32

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.baltimorecity.gov/government/fire/

Second Department (if appl.)

Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department

2nd Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Rank/Role at Second Department:

Other Senior Command Staff, Captain, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Driver / Engineer

Years With Second Department/Agency

25

Web Site:

http://www.arbutusvfd.org/

Other Past or Current Departments:

When I was younger, I also volunteered in Anne Arundel County, MD (Brooklyn, Ferndale VFDs)

My Training:

Too much to list!

About Me:

I'm happily married with no children by choice. My wife used to be involved in EMS. I'm partially retired and enjoying my vacation house near the beach. My interests are firefighting & fire safety, movies & Ham Radio (call sign N3WJG)

Day Job:

Retired

Side Jobs or Other Organizations:

Fire & Safety Officer @ St. Agnes Hospital

Personal Site/Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/safetyofficer

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Politicians

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:

Comaradarie!