Type of Organization

EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

Training Officer, EMT - Basic, Administrative Staff / Team Member, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

35

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Chatham Rescue Squad

Years With Department/Agency

35

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.chathamrescue.com

My Training:

EMT-Basic
CISD Team
CEVO Instructor

Day Job:

Theatre Assistant Producer

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.picturesandwordsbybarb.com; www.randomthoughtsideasgripe...

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

At the time I was married, husband was very involved in the fire department run rescue squad. We dispatched the ambulances from our gas station during the days and from home at night. The need to reach beyond the fire department for active members to take the increasing volume of calls became apparent, and I joined several firemen/squad members in lobbying for this. I became the first non-fireman and first woman to be voted in to membership, in 1975. Don't have the husband any more, but I'm still an active member.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

A way to help

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Staffing
Keeping up training
financing organizations