Type of Organization

EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

Training Officer

Years in Fire/EMS:

5

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Lacey Twp First Aid Squad

Years With Department/Agency

3

My Training:

nursing school, CPR, EMT, C.E.R.T.

About Me:

I have had over 20 yrs experience in the ER so I have pretty much seen it all. When I wasn't in the ER I was in the OR.

Day Job:

Being a mom

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined EMS as an EMT due to my nursing career and the fact that is all I have ever done is medical. My husband did forest fire service in NJ and also was an EMT along with extrication specialist for our local rescue squad. My son now is looking at attending the fire academy after he finishes his last year of home schooling where he gets excellent grades and is very knowledgeable about a number of subjects. We are very supportive of and feel almost protective of our local fire department. Those guys never get a break. God bless them and all of you that are on the front lines every day.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Because you never know what is coming next

Top Issues Facing Responders:

pay, burn out (no pun intended), having enough people to come in and become replacements as people retire.