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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

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Mcloven

he a big guy from ny

Jan 12, 2008
Terry Lambert

It is such a lovely nursing home.

Jan 12, 2008
Jeff 135

im doin good how about ur self

Jan 12, 2008
Terry Lambert

lol yes, I was being sarcastic.

Jan 13, 2008
Rachael

That's good to here!
Keep up the awsome work!! :)

Talk to you soon
Stay Safe!

Jan 13, 2008
Rob Fritsche

Congratrz

Jan 13, 2008
Terry Lambert

I have seen some that are worse.

Jan 13, 2008
Kevin C.T.V.F.C

Right back at ya :)

Jan 13, 2008
Micah Cole

hey whats up

Jan 13, 2008
144Truck

Just passing by.... Congrats on the NREMT.... I too am one of those "Dual Vocation" folks. Besides the fire service I have been in law enforcement since 1982. Good luck.

Jan 14, 2008
Richard Presley FFD306

ANYTIME I ADMIRE AND RESPECT LADY FIREFIGHTERS

Jan 14, 2008
Micah Cole

nothing you what is your department like

Jan 14, 2008
Coach

Welcome to the Firefighter Nation. In addition to the relatively cool videos and fire scene photos, there are numerous groups, discussions and chat available.

If you have never had the opportunity, take a minute to explore firefighterclosecalls.com and the secret list. This is a wonderful web site to explore and learn from the mistakes of others. It is also, sadly, a roll call of those whom have made the ultimate sacrifice, in their service to their communities.

We have all joined the Public Safety Community for a variety of our personal reasons. Some of us are paid, while others volunteer. Many are firefighters, while others enjoy the EMS side of the house. We have active firefighters, line officers, chiefs, administrative officers, and a number of old timers who have seen most of the mistakes already made at least once. We have firefighters with many many years of experience, and others that, well, don’t. All are welcome here in The Nation. We welcome your input, just as we hope that you learn from the experiences of others.

Personally, I have 31 years service to the local fire department. I have held most line officer positions, and some administrative as well. Now part of the Old Guard so to speak, I am less inclined to go charging into where others are trying to escape. Instead, I choose to monitor the fire scene closely, attempting to ensure the safety of all on the fire scene.

I welcome you to the FFN. Here we all share one common goal.....

Everyone Goes Home

Jan 15, 2008
Jeff VE6EFR

Things are COLD! I am so ready to head south for the winter.

Jan 16, 2008
Aaron Siller

just wantedto tell you i know how you feel i was 16months old when doctors saved me so i was a miricale

Jan 16, 2008
Jared Blake

How did you do on your test

Jan 16, 2008
C.R. Schriefer

hey hows it going thanks for the add stay safe out there

Jan 16, 2008
C.R. Schriefer

wow do i feel bad for u all i got is 1st responder and thats all i intend on having

Jan 16, 2008
Jared Blake

Good Job!

Jan 16, 2008
C.R. Schriefer

oh i will i love riding the wagon i have only been on the ambo maybe a dozen or 2 times

Jan 16, 2008
C.R. Schriefer

up here we run mostly ambos, with medic crues, bls crews, a paramedic crews we have few chase units

Jan 16, 2008
Ross Hager(FIREDOG)

have a great week

Jan 16, 2008
Aaron Siller

well hear i s a long story of how it happened when i was 16 months old when i had open heart surgery so after that i had a seizure and had a stroke so it paralized me on my left side so i don't have all that great of strength on that side what had happened was when i was born my heart had a small hole in it and had a vein on the wrong side of it so if it closed and stayed like that i would not be here so yea that my story

Jan 17, 2008
Aaron Siller

man brain bleed dang i have ADD so i have short trem memery and it can be a pain at times but at least you made it alive thats what counts

Jan 17, 2008
Coach

Hang in there. From reading your posts, you are going to do fine, and be a medic with Command pretty soon. Then the real fun begins. Just remember to take good care of your EMT's, they are truly the key to your success as a medic

Jan 18, 2008
Donnie Bathje

Just dropping by to say Hi and let my friends know that as of today, I have been promoted to the rank of Captain. Brothers and Sisters Stay safe........

Jan 18, 2008
Donnie Bathje

Just fine sweetie......Today has been awsome, fielding calls all day but just goes to show the friends we have.......How was your day?

Jan 18, 2008
Donnie Bathje

I am sorry to hear that. But pain is temporary..Nothing Advil or a good paramedic can't help....oh yeah did i mention I was a Paramedic....LOL

Jan 18, 2008
Terry Lambert

just stoped by to say hello, and see how things are going.

Jan 18, 2008
Jay

HEY HEY HEY!!! FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS ARE HERE!!! was sup?? hiya doin??? so any good calls lately?? fires, wrecks, extractions???

Jan 19, 2008
Terry Lambert

I am doing good. Tired. Been up most of the night running calls.

Jan 19, 2008
Lt. Ross

Cold...very very cold!!!!!

Jan 19, 2008
Coach

ROFL Taint that a damm shame. System has gotten so screwed up that you need as much ID to take a test, as you do to get on an airplane.

Best advice is that most repeated.....trust your gut. Don't read too much in to the questions, trust your gut. It's usually accurate. Unless of course you are thinking amputation is first source to control bleeding :)

Jan 19, 2008
Donnie Bathje

You said you were really sore......So I said take some advil...and if you need a good medic......mmmmm

Jan 19, 2008
Donnie Bathje

nothing a muscle relaxer and a good massage wouldn't fix.......Drink LOTS of water that will help as well

Jan 19, 2008
Donnie Bathje

Just work through it and keep working out. One of the things I wish I had stayed dedicated to over the years. This job can take a toll on ya.

Jan 19, 2008
Coach

By the way, one nice thing about being a medic is nobody can knock your size. Talent and skill make the day. When "size does matter", it's the little person, who can get into that smashed vehicle, crawl over the seats, and make a difference while the fire guys play with their rescue toys

Jan 19, 2008
Coach

not sure about the flying opportunities at home, but up here in Pittsburgh State Med Evac uses flight medics, as opposed to the RN's of Life Flight

Jan 19, 2008
Coach

sure hope you are a true trauma junkie if you sincerely want to fly

Jan 19, 2008
Coach

just read your profile again. 26 weeker, wow. You have already beaten some very long odds just to get where you are, so congrat's to you. As to getting your butt in shape......well.....seems fine as is :)

Jan 19, 2008
Coach

enjoy your current "size" while you can. Life in EMS all to often means food on the run....grabbing a quick bite between runs, greasy spoon type eateries, allthe really bad stuff for our bods. Good nutritous meals are awful hard to come by. So, like I said, enjoy your current .....ummm.......size LOL

Jan 19, 2008
Jay

So your a white cloud to huh?? It seems all we get is med calls when I'm on duty too...We've has some good ones throughout the County...but nothing good for my Engine....

Jan 19, 2008
Coach

white cloud? hmmmm

whatever you are doing diet and exercise wise,keep it up, looking good

Jan 19, 2008
james woodson

like photo stay safe out there and have bless day. chat back if you get this message .

Jan 19, 2008
Jay

Off days, I keep a old monitor with me...here at home...
we'll get like a 10-75 calling all hands, but the moment I walk in the doors or the truck bay, we get a med call, then a cardiac arrest and it will just my chest hurt and then fall call...nothing serious, I fell out of bed type...
BORING!!! Are you on myspace....you can find me there as well.... myspace.com/bigboibj32501

Jan 19, 2008
james woodson

marie due you have info on helping me get certifi.in emt-basic can you mail info. to 608 millikan st. Richland ga. 31825 (james woodson) have bless day and be safe out there .chat back if you can mail the info.

Jan 19, 2008
Justin Payne

hello how are you doing today?

Jan 19, 2008
Terry Lambert

yea, but I enjoy it. Especially since I drive or boss the engine.

Jan 19, 2008
Justin Payne

im doing very feel. did you win?

Jan 20, 2008
Jay

add me...

Jan 20, 2008