Marie

39, Female

Centreville

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function
EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:
5
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire Department (FCFD Sta 13) Dunn Loring, VA
Years With Department/Agency
4
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.dlvfrd.org
Web Site:
http://firstmedinc.com
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
FCPD police explorer LT 2003-2007
My Training:
CPR For the Healthcare Provider
Hazmat Awareness
ICS 100
ICS 200
ICS 700
Level one
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
International Trauma Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Emt- Intermediate 99
Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings
About Me:
My medic school class is the biggest group of dorks ever! (but i love em anyway!)

"Omg, wow girl you really are short! your height is a contraindication for a combitube!!!"

thanks guys, and fyi no I am NOT a midget... midget solely by height has to be 4'10" and I am 4'11" thank you much! and no I dont need a booster seat to drive the ambo or cruiser either..... booster seat is 4'9" lol :)


I absolutely LOVE emergency services.... there honestly hasnt ever been a time when i've freaked out on a scene, I just get in the zone and everything slows down.

I LOVE firehouse humor, even as a girl i think its absolutely hilarious, I will throw just as much crap right back at you guys as you throw at me and have a good time doing it!
Day Job:
Critical Care Transport Paramedic
Relationship Status:
Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://myspace.com/polimedic041586
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I feel I owe something back to the community. I was a 26 weeker at birth with next to no chance to live and supposedly no chance for anything resembling quality of life. Now I am 21 years old, and have no limitations due to my early entrance into the world and stint on life support.

I eventually hope to be a joint flight medic/ police officer with the Fairfax County Police Department Aviation Division once I get my butt in shape!

Until I get my butt in shape I hope to be a dispatcher :)
Why I Love Fire/EMS
knowing I have made a difference in peoples lives
Top Issues Facing Responders:
having an adequate budget for proper equipment, training, and staffing -also-
having people that are actually both motivated and competent enough to do the work

Comment Wall:

  • GIO

    Looking sassy in the pic, love your smile.
    Be safe,
    gio

    Jan 5, 2008

  • scott davidson

    welcome to ffn be safe

    Jan 5, 2008

  • Donnie Bathje

    Welcome to the NATION....stay safe sister

    Jan 5, 2008

  • scott kauhn

    welcome to ffn stay safe and have a safe new year

    Jan 5, 2008

  • scott kauhn

    yw hope you enjoy the site theres alot of cool stuff here

    Jan 5, 2008

  • ILDisasterEMT

    Marie-

    I came into the world early too and faced the same challenges you did re: life support, etc. But, 34 years later Im still alive and kicking like an Army mule. Glad to have you on the Nation and I wish you all the best in becoming a medic/LEO. Im currently testing to be a corrections officer/EMT and am going to be taking dispatcher training sometime this coming summer. And I dont want to be accused of being sexist or anything, but that smile should be listed as a deadly weapon. Once youre a LEO, if anybody gives you any S*&%, just flash them those pearly whites.

    Im sure you will be excellent and whatever you do. Plus you have age on your side. I left the field of education at 32 to become an EMT and now I work with the Illinois Medical Emergency Response Team (IMERT), start FF training in March and am working on my master's in emergency management. Just goes to show you even us old goats (Im 34 now) can still get out there and run scenes with the best of 'em. Good luck and be in touch if there's anything I can do for ya. Remember: head up, helmet on and dont walk in front of the tail rotor ;)

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Michael

    Welcome from Baltimore City Md.

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Terry Lambert

    Welcome to ffn Marie, have a great weekend, and be safe out there.

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Terry Lambert

    You are welcome, and yes I am.

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Jeff Tyndell

    Welcome to ffn. I see you were in Ft. leonard wood or better known as ft. lost in the woods. I spent a little time there myself. Hope you enjoyed it. Stay safe.

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Terry Lambert

    It is not that bad out here. There are a few things to do. Plus, we are not that fare from bigger towns. You will like it. I have been out here two years, and no way am I moving back up north. lol

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Jeff Tyndell

    Thanks for the friend. I hated pt also, probably why i don't do it now. What did you go there for?

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Firefighter Nation WebChief

    Marie

    Happy New Year!

    Welcome to FirefighterNation.com, the Web's social network for firefighters, rescue & EMS -- we just surpassed 10,000 member profiles and thousands of visitors stopping by daily!

    Enjoy customizing your profile, adding photos and videos, joining groups, participating in hot discussion topics and so much more!

    If you need help, just follow the links in the 'Post Your Stuff' and 'FFN Help Desk' boxes on the right hand side of all pages!

    And be sure to invite your friends & firehouse buddies! Just use the Invite tab at the top of the page.

    Dave
    FirefighterNation.com

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Jeff Tyndell

    Well that s great. I see you live in VA now about how far from Chesapeake are you. Moved away from Great Bridge when I was 12.

    Jan 6, 2008

  • MIKE TOIKA

    Thanks for the add....keep grinning..have a safe weekend

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Jenny

    Heres to short girls! I know how you feel. just remember, we can fit in through a lot of holes in buildings and cars that the guys can't, even with airpacks on. I have been through more attic holes, and tiny windows than I can count. welcome and stay safe.

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Dennis

    great page be safe and happy new year

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Goshen 1130

    Hope you are having fun in VA. I use to live in Fairfax and Falls Church. I was nice for a little while but it is good to be home.

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Dennis

    welcome come chat in the chat group

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Jim aka Bick

    HELLO MARIE WELCOME TO THE FFN . i KNOW YOU WILL ENJOY THE SITE. FEEL FREE TO ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO..ONE CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY FRIENDS IN THIS WORLD .HAVE A GREAT NEW YEAR AND BE SAFE OUT THERE.

    Jan 6, 2008

  • S.C., Captain, iceman

    WELCOME TO THE FFN

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Terry Lambert

    It depends on what you like to do, but you can always find something to do around here. There are also a few FD, that you can volunteer with. All but two have EMS in them. We are a 100% volunteer county as fare as fire goes. We have 21 career medics in the county. Our sole volunteer EMS company is not in service at the moment. You will like it down here.

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Goshen 1130

    Sounds like you want more than the two to three hour commute that most people have already.

    Jan 6, 2008

  • kevin

    near uniontown

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Frankie Winslow

    Things are great here hope things your way are also doing good. Thanks for joining hope you have a great day and be safe out there.

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Rachael

    Hey there!
    You Found me! heh!! indeed i agree with the Brother/Sisterhood thing as well. I enjoy being on here..and think it's so awsome. You get to learn from all over how different Depts work, etc..!! Well it's nice to meet you!! :) Drop me a line sometime.

    Stay Safe!!

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Donnie Bathje

    Here is the deal with National Registry....Be precise.What I mean is when splinting, remember to check pulses BEFORE and AFTER. Remember on assessment to to very sure to hit each item. Don't forget the eyes ears nose mouth etc. Do you get the idea?

    Jan 6, 2008

  • jbeanfirefighter

    just wanted to stop by and say hey. stay safe.

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Donnie Bathje

    You got it, you will do just fine. Talk out everything you do. If you don't say it, you didn't do it. Verbalize everything I.e. checking the scalp for DCAP BTLS, checking the pupils, are they PEARL, checking the nose, any fluid or blood....Just like that

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Donnie Bathje

    Anytime sweetie, just let me know if there is anything I can help you with.

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Mike 63 DC

    No, thank you for the add! Things are ok. Hope things are good down in Va. Stay Safe!

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Christopher Cavanaugh

    Hi Marie:

    Glad to have you as a friend.

    Keep safe.
    Chris

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Jake Fireman

    Hey how did ya get from Palo Alto to VA????

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Jake Fireman

    Thanks for the add!

    Jan 6, 2008

  • jbeanfirefighter

    i am doing good. just got done working on the trucks. stay safe.

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Jared Blake

    Good Luck on your EMT-I test!

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Tom

    Yeah, just a few miles down the road! Good luck with all!

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Sean Skarzynski

    It has been entirely to busy in downtown Winston, hope you are having a good weekend. Stay safe.

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Jim aka Bick

    I am in riverside which is in burlington county. right across the delaware river from philadelphia.about 75 miles north west of ocean city.

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Frankie Winslow

    Don't let things get so hectic that you can't enjoy life. but glad your doing good, have a great one and be safe

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Sean Skarzynski

    I guess the good kind, in the last 3 shifts we've run 30 calls, but only one working fire.

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Ross Hager(FIREDOG)

    thanks for the add

    Jan 6, 2008

  • JERMAINE

    HEY THERE MY NAME IS JERMAINE WATSON I AM FROM WEST SIDE FIRE DEPT. IN ST.ALBANS,WV AND I AM INTERESTED IN TRADING PATCHES WITH YOU: MY ADDRESS IS

    JERMAINE WATSON
    106 BEVERLY STREET
    ST. ALBANS WV 25177

    SEND YOUR ADDRESS TO ME SO I CAN MAIL OUT YOUR PATCH:
    AGAIN THANX,

    Jan 7, 2008

  • TRUCKIE

    hey welcome to the nation and stay safe out there

    Jan 7, 2008

  • Dennis

    look at my groups and you will find chat room

    Jan 7, 2008

  • Hayward Dewey Pack JR

    That was a wonderfull thing you did for the locks of love campaigne. My mother was a cancer pt. and was a receipant of a locks wig. Ty so much for your support.

    Jan 7, 2008

  • Randy Macey

    Good Day Eh!

    Just drop by to say hi! I have set up a couple areas on the website. To brag a little as well as help a little and of course learn a little. Hope you join in!

    Roll Call
    Introduction to your Fire House and what you have and how many calls you see in a year. Good way for others to understand how busy or how not busy you are.

    Close Calls
    Close Calls is an area where we can share the things that went wrong and how we learned by them. Things to share that someone else will not do the same mistake twice.

    Trainers Corner
    Topics, power point, videos, areas that need to be covered. Area where trainers can help trainers from different Fire Depts.

    Mace

    Jan 7, 2008