Shannon Barfield
  • 34, Female
  • Williamsburg, VA
  • United States
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Type of Organization
EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer
Job Function
EMT - Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:
Just getting started and will be certified as an EMT-B in January of 2008. Am however currently running calls with the Waverly Volunteer Rescue Squad which is about 20 minutes from my house.
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
The Waverly Volunteer Rescue Squad, Waverly, Virginia
Years With Department/Agency
I have run with them about a month so far, but I have no plans to leave anytime soon.
My Training:
I will be an EMT-B in January of 2008 and upon graduating High School in May of 2008 I plan to go to Tidewater Community College and get my Paramedic
Day Job:
Cashier and Stocker at the local grocery store
Relationship Status:
Single
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
About a year ago my grandmother had an episode where she passed out and was unresponsive. I had to call a local rescue squad and was very unhappy with their response time. However the squad I currently run calls with , intercepted the call and showed up shortly thereafter. I was then able to see the components of running with a squad and the activities involved in prehospital emergency care. My grandmother is the driving force behind me wanting to do this. She is such a significant part of my life and I don't know where I'd be without her. I saw what the Waverly Rescue Squad was able to do for me by saving my grandma and I just want to be able to give people the same feeling I got when my grandma was cared for. I love helping people and my mother is a police officer so I grew up around it. I love making a difference in people's lives.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Being able to help people.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
The biggest issue where I run is the lack of funding to be able to purchase new Medics and the lack of funding to purchase some equipment. Also more people need to volunteer because where I run Medical Transport contarcts out a 24/7 paid crew to man the squad station because not enough people are willing to give up their free time to help others.

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At 6:02pm on February 18, 2009, John Rose said…
Hello Shannon. Stop by and see us in Wakefield. Good Luck and stay safe.
At 9:51pm on January 31, 2009, Rodney Brinson said…
congrads on emt
At 8:10am on November 5, 2008, catfish said…
just wanted to say hi
At 6:37pm on November 30, 2007, Justin said…
hey hows it going
At 9:20pm on November 21, 2007, Shannon Barfield said…
Hey I just got accepted for admission post graduation to go into a paramedic program!!
 
 
 

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