Volunteer Spotlight: Stephen Spratt

Name: Stephen Spratt
Title: Assistant Chief
Department: Castine Fire Rescue Department
Location: Castine, ME

Why are you an NVFC member?
NVFC identifies relevant and timely issues related to emergency services and provides information on how best to manage them. They make numerous training opportunities available to its membership. NVFC also continues to serve as an advocate for issues related to emergency service volunteers, helping to keep us in the know and giving us the tools to serve our organizations better.

What is your occupation?
Merchant Marine officer

Why are you a fire service volunteer?
I have been a volunteer emergency responder for over 30 years, having started in junior high school. I continue to volunteer in order to help protect my community and to ensure that there is help available to those in need.

What year did you join the fire or emergency services?
1985

What are your memorable moments as a firefighter or EMS provider?
The comradery of the organization is important. Further, and somewhat unique to our organization, is the interaction with college student volunteers who give of their time while at Maine Maritime Academy. Over the years I have gotten to know so many students, many of which have gone on to continue their volunteer service after graduation.

What contributions have you (and your department) made in your community?
CFRD continues to be the backbone of community volunteerism in Castine. We strive to hold a high standard for ourselves, and in doing so attempt to provide the best and most professional services to our community possible.

Interested in serving your community? Find volunteer fire service opportunities at www.MakeMeAFirefighter.org.