Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Combination

Job Function

Training Officer

Years in Fire/EMS:

6 yrs

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Forreston Fire/Ems Dist

Years With Department/Agency

6 years

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Private Service - Star Ambulance - 5 yrs
Private Service - Superior Ambulance 2 years
Private Service - Oregon Ambulance 3 years
Private Service - Schwarz Ambulance 1 year
Pecatonica EMS/ Fire Dist - 3 years
Seward EMS/Fire Dist - 3 year
German Valley EMS/Fire Dist 1 year
IMMERT State of ILLinois (Homeland Security) EMT 2 years

My Training:

FFI, EMT - Basic - Going for paramedic Hazmat, Trench, Structure, High Rescue trained, IMMERT (Homeland Security)

About Me:

I have been on alot of different departments due to the fact we are so short handed in our rural areas. I enjoy every department I have been on and learn alot from each one - but the mose rewarding is being part of IMMERT - when we was deployed to Katrina.

Day Job:

I volunteer for 2 fire/ems dept, work full/part time on a private ambulance around working a full time job for a Union Construction Co.

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://emtmom1

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I did this when i got of High School, loved it alot, Let everything lapse for the wrong reasons. Right after I seperated from my ex - was talking to my kids about missing the fire/ems part of my world - that is when i made the decision to get back into and love every moment to help anyone - anywhere. I am my childrens hero!!! My oldest is now also a fire/emt, my son is talking about fire dept and my youngest wants to be an emt. What I am doing is great work, love it and been told I do a great job (my nook in life) and is putting an impact on young lives.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I enjoy helping people in need and being a great role module for the younger generation growing up!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

In rural areas - lack of staffing.