Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

25

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

EVFD

Years With Department/Agency

10

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

North Myrtle Beach Public Safety Dept.,Myrtle Beach Fire Dept., Myrtle Beach Rescue, Horry County Fire Dept - Forestbrook, Roanoke Emergency Medical Sevices, Blacksburg Vol Rescue Squad, Shawsville Rescue Squad, Carilion Transportation Serv., Southpoint Rescue Squad, Bessemer City Rescue Squad, Pecos River Learning Centers - Paramedic/TL

My Training:

fmr FF I & II, EVOC, HTR, CPR instr, fmr VA EMT - Cardiac

About Me:

Have been interested in fire service since seeing Balto Co fire units/stations as a child, worked both as paid and vollie fire and rescue before giving it all up in 1998. Remain an avid buff, remain curent with reading/internet, considering returning to vollie since kids are grown.

Day Job:

Registered nurse

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

to help others, and the satisfaction that gives, the commaraderie

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Volunteers- need for adequate available trained staff to respond
Paid - $$$ budget