Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

14 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Ivyland Fire Company

Years With Department/Agency

3

About Me:

Volunteer firefighter - while also being wife, and mother. Also black belt in mixed martial arts

Day Job:

nuclear medicine technologist

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Saw the tv show emergency and was hooked from the start. Did EMS on the bandaid box for many years then switched over to the fire side for something new.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

the friends you make - the brotherhood/sisterhood

Top Issues Facing Responders:

For volunteers - to try and find the balance of family life - work and all the training we must have.