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Rich Cranston
POSITION: Setter/Outside Hitter
HEIGHT: 6’0”
PROFESSION: Patrolman—RETIRED, Brockport Police Department (Brockport, NY)
HOMETOWN: New York

PROFESSIONAL CAREER

  • Volunteer Service: 3-year volunteer firefighter (1993-1996), volunteer EMT (1994-1996).

  • Paid / Career: EMT-Paramedic; Tox Medic; Field Trainer (1998-2012), Chief Paramedic (Irondequoit Ambulance, North East Quadrant Advanced Life Support), Deputy Sheriff (Monroe County Sheriff’s Office – 1998-2002), Patrolman – East Rochester Police Department (2002-2007), Patrolman – Brockport Police Department (2007-2015), Part-time Deputy – Erie County Sheriff’s Office for NFL Buffalo Bills Police Services (2009-2012).

Specialties/Certifications: Traffic and DWI Enforcement; Certified Breath Test Operator, Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement, RADAR/LIDAR, Advanced Interview & Interrogation, New York State Certified Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic, Field Training Officer.

Why is Public Service important to you?

“As a kid, I was enamored by Batman, Superman, or other super heroes. I thought working as a police officer was the closest thing I could be to becoming one. When I grew older, I realized what defines the purpose of those special humans; they come and render aid to those in need who can’t help themselves. I feel that having the knowledge, training, and experience to help others in need in times of great chaos or need fulfills a purpose I have to protect and help others.”


VOLLEYBALL CAREER

High School/Juniors

  • Webster Schroeder High School (Captain)

  • NYS Champions (1994)

  • Section V Champion (1994, 1996)

  • Section V MVP (1996)

  • Empire State Games Junior Nationals, Pace Bootlegger Volleyball Club 1994-1996.

College

  • Mercyhurst College

Post Collegiate/Professional:

  • World Police and Fire Games, 2013 - Belfast, Ireland

  • World Police and Fire Games, 2015 - Fairfax, Virginia, USA

  • World Police and Fire Games, 2017 - Los Angeles, California, USA