Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years in Fire/EMS:

11+

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Fort Wayne, IN

Years With Department/Agency

11+

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.fwfd.org

My Training:

I am currently working on obtaining my Associate Degree in Fire Science through Keiser University. I am slated to graduate in April of '09. They have an awsome program! I highly suggest it to anyone wanting to better themselves in their fire service career.

I am also a hazardous materials technician and a member of our haz mat team

About Me:

I am an amature athlete. I skate roller derby for the Fort Wayne Derby Girls and I am the captain of our travel team the 'Bomb Squad'.
I am the mother of a 12 year old son and a 10 year old step-daughter.
I am married to a firefighter.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I grew up in the fire service. my uncle was a professional FF when I was a kid and my mom was a professional firefighter for over 20 years

Why I Love Fire/EMS

adreniline rush, definately! And how I am able to serve my community with the feeling that I have actually accomplished something good

Top Issues Facing Responders:

under staffing
under funding
lack of health/medical research
lack of training