Judi Dixon

Female

West Homestead

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer
Job Function: EMT - Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:: 10+
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Duquesne EMS
Years With Department/Agency: lifetime member
Dept. Web Site:: http://www.duquesneems.com
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Lifetime member of Duquesne EMS, Homestead EMS (no longer exsits), Dravosburg #2 FD (no longer exsits) & West Homestead VFD
My Training:: EMT-Mast & Basic, EVOC, Street Safety, West Penn Burn Classes, A.R.C.-D.A.T. cert., shelter cert. & Fire-Police cert.
About Me:: I am 100 % Volunteer. I started as an EMT and just re-certed. =o)
Day Job:: President of Household (B.I.C.)
Relationship Status:: Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://myspace.com/JudiD
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Husband suggested @ first, then really enjoyed it & stuck with it. I've held various 'titles'. FF/EMS is strong in my family: father, 2 brothers, niece, husband & oldest daughter. Our youngest has to joined our local 'Sally Wagon'.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: the rush you get @ the sound of your tones (sirens). And then the satisfaction at the end of the call = knowing you helped someone in thier time of crisis. Teaching young ones that volunteering is a good thing!
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Emotional stress, funding, certify and common politics.