Type of Organization

EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid

Job Function

EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

Fire - 3 EMS - 2

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Labette Health EMS

Years With Department/Agency

5 months

Dept. Web Site:

http://labetteems.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Arma/Crawford County District 2 Fire Department
Mercy EMS
Cherokee County Ambulance District (Baxter Springs EMS)

My Training:

NREMT-Basic
Kansas EMT-Intermediate
ICS 100, 200, 300, 700
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)

About Me:

I am 21 years old. I began in fire service at 18 for a volunteer department (Arma FD). While working with them, I decided to get my EMT-Basic license. I achieved my EMT-Basic license, and continued to my Kansas EMT-Intermediate. With that, I contniued to work for Arma Fire and Baxter Springs EMS PRN. As an opening became available for Mercy EMS, I applied, and was accepted as a full time EMT-I. With very little time to attend meetings and calls, I quit Arma Fire. In May, I moved to Fort Scott where I joined Scott Township Fire/Rescue. In July, I was offered a full time job for Labette Health EMS. I still remain PRN at Mercy EMS, and I still volunteer for STFD. I enjoy my time helping others, and spending time with friends when I am not working.

Day Job:

EMT-I (LHEMS)

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The look of relief a patient gets when we walk through the door to help them

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of sufficient pay/benefits