Train and learn as much as I can.

I became interested in the fire service through my father. Grew up around the fire house so only seemed fitting to join when I was of age.

I enjoy the outdoors a lot to include hunting, shooting firearms, driving, racing, Penn State football, and spending time with my daughter.

Meeting people from throughout the state who are involved in the fire service. No matter how different of backgrounds we have throughout life the fire service brings everyone together and allows you to share a bond very few other services or organizations can relate to. Not to mention the feeling of being able to help someone and see the genuine appreciation and thanks in their eyes afterwards.

Probably the fire in 2004 up on top of Narvon Mountain. It was my first call since returning from my first deployment with the Army. When we arrived the house was completely engulfed, we tried as hard as we could to save what was left of the homeowners belonging in the garage, to eventually be pushed out by the fire. It was the most amount of fire I have ever seen in one house and the way it behaved was fascinating as it made sure it covered every inch of ever possible surface. It was a sight I'll never forget.

Pro-Board Firefighter 1 (NFPA 1001)
Firefighter 1 - (NFPA 1001)
Pro-Board Firefighter 2 (NFPA 1001)
Firefighter 2 - (NFPA 1001)
Pro-Board Fire Officer 1
Fire Officer 1
Fire Service Instructor I
EMT-B
NREMTB
Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
Essentials of Firefighting
Truck Company Operations I
Rapid Intervention Teams-Intro
Truck Company Operations II
Pumps 1
Incident Safety Officer
Firefighter Survival
Rapid Intervention Team
Pumps 2
Incident Management
Haz-Mat Awareness
Haz-Mat Operations
Ropes and Rigging
First Aid and CPR
Emergency Response to Terrorism
Vehicle Rescue Awareness
Vehicle Rescue Operations
Vehicle Rescue Technician
Water Rescue Awareness
Aeromedical Scene Safety
Pre-Incident Preplanning
Introduction to Fire Safety and the Fire Service
Structural Burn Session
Water Rescue & Emergency Response
Basement and Garage Fires
Residential and Garden Apartment Fires
Firefighter Safety and Survival
Confined Space Rescue
MCTO-Preperation
MCTO-Decision Making
Incident Command System
Junior Firefighter
Confined Space Entrant/Attendant/Supervisor
Bloodbourne Pathogens
Structural Collapse Rescue Awareness
Elevator/Escalator Rescue Awareness
Basic Vehicle Rescue
Intro to Emergency Management
Intro to ICS
Green Cross Award
Boating Safety Education
PA Basic Boating
Bus Rescue
Officer Development School
Ice Rescue Awareness
Advanced Burn Life Support
Basic Ropes and Rigging
Rope Rescue I
EPI-PEN
PHTLS
IS-247 - Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS)
Q-534 - Emergency Response to Terrorism: Self Study (NFA)
IS-804 - Emergency Support Function (ESF) #4 Firefighting
IS-907 - Active Shooter: What Can You Do
IS-139 - Exercise Design
IS-806 - Emergency Support Function (ESF) #6 Mass Care, Assistance, Housing, Human Services
IS-075 - Military Resources in Emergency Management
IS-100 - Intro to Incident Command System
IS-400 - Advanced ICS for Command & General Staff Complex Incidents & MACS for Operational
IS-241 - Decision Making and Problem Solving
IS-240 - Leadership and Influence
IS-200 - ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
IS-001 - Emergency Program Manager - An Orientation to the Position
IS-800 - National Response Framework
IS-003 - Radiological Emergency Management
IS-195 - Basic Incident Command System
IS-300 - Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents for Operational First Responders
IS-005 - An Introduction to Hazardous Materials
IS-055 - Household Hazardous Materials - A Guide for Citizens
Q-217 - Alternative Water Supply: Planning and Implementing Programs (NFA)
IS-230 - Fundamentals of Emergency Management
IS-700 - National Incident Management - An Intro.
PEIRS
PEMA On-Line Course #2 The Emergency Managment Services Act of 1978
PEMA On-Line Course #1 - Emergency Response to Terrorism
PEMA On-Line Course #3 Emergency Management Course for Elected Officials