Type of Organization

Other Response Agency Type

Job Function

EMT - Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

17

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Boston Medflight, Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA

Years With Department/Agency

3.5

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.bostonmedflight.org

My Training:

EMT-B

About Me:

I started out my EMS carear on a call fire dept in Wenham Ma. I took the EMT course in 1990 and have not looked back. I have tried other jobs over the years but I kept coming back to EMS. I have found a great job at Medflight and will be here for a long time. I work perdiem for North Shore Ambulance as a way to keep my BLS skills sharp because at Medflight all the EMT does is drive. I have made some good friends over my time in EMS and look forward to making more as I am not going to retire any time soon.

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/mjherrick

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Became a call firefighter and started doing medical calls and went on to become an EMT.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I enjoy helping people.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Low pay and long hours.