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ILDisasterEMT

50, Male

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Other Response Agency Type
Job Function: EMT - Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:: Less than 2
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Illinois Medical Emergency Response Team (IMERT)
Years With Department/Agency: <1
Dept. Web Site:: http://imert.org
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: I start fire school on February 9th.
My Training:: June 2006-EMT-B/D, NREMT-B/D
CPR/AED for Healthcare Providers (AHA)
IMERT Boot Camp
IMERT Disaster Preparedness
ICS 100, 200, 700
WMD Basic Concepts for EMS
Bioterrorism for Health Care Providers
Decontamination Procedures (CDC Updated for 2007)
CDC Standard Precautions
Radiological Emergency Awareness
Landing Zone Safety
Extrication/Disentanglement Procedures
About Me:: I received my EMT-B/D license in June of 2006 in Illinois after passing the NREMT. I currently serve as a Basic Life Support Specialist with IMERT (Illinois Medical Emergency Response Team) as well as being on the medical support teams for IL Task Force 1 (USAR) and the Illinois Terrorism Task Force. I am currently working on my Master's degree in Disaster and Emergency Management at the American Military University, where I am also pursuing graduate level certificates in Homeland Security, Counter-Terrorism and Logistics/Intelligence.
Relationship Status:: Single
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Helping others in distress
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Lack of cohesiveness and professionalism as well as the hit and miss approach to EMS education. I am very involved in working toward a national EMS curriculum with protocols to be identical in all 50 states.

Comment Wall:

Jim aka Bick

HELLO AND WELCOME TO FFN...FEEL FREE TO ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO. ONE CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY FRIENDS IN LIFE, AND BE SAFE OUT THERE. HAPPY HOLIDAYS.

Dec 17, 2007
Marie

haha.... thanks for the comment! The flight medics i've flown with laugh because i'm so short that I dont have to worry about anything BUT the tail rotor... no worry about the wind dipping anything low enough to hit me!

When I was born the one medical professional that had faith in me pulling through (NICU nurse) told my parents to hold on to their hats because if I made it I was going to take off running and never turn back

My mom says between the fire and pd stuff I do/ have done I've definitely lived up to that statement

Jan 6, 2008
Marie

heh, that is very true!

thanks for the good wishes!

stay safe!

~Marie

Jan 6, 2008
John

I cant wait to get my next tattoo....Its good to hear your starting the schooling, you should enjoy it. Well good luck.

Jan 14, 2008
Jennifer

Thank you for the comment you left! I'm sorry about your grandpa! I do believe that people are put in your life for seasons and the season I had with my grandmother will always be a great one. I know she is watching over me as well as he is watching over you =). Thanks again and Stay Safe!!! =)

Jan 14, 2008
Larry Jarnagin

Greetings from Tennessee - saw your photo of "toxic" and wanted to let you know ive got a site called SpillEaters.com which is where HazMat team members are getting together to spill info on hazmat training ideas and general hazmat info. Stop by if you get a chance-
Stay safe-
Larry

Jan 15, 2008
Huw Jones

Thanks for the add

Jan 15, 2008
Vic

Thanks for the Add. Your now a friend. Be safe out there!!!!!!

Jan 15, 2008
Jennifer

Jan 17, 2008
R. Mellen

Hey, good luck with the book. I'm interested in reading it when you are done.

Feb 3, 2008
R. Mellen

Thanks for adding me, take care.

Feb 4, 2008
Jacob Luffman

Thanks for proclaiming being a Squirrel, I know exactly how you feel. I started this group just to lighten up some rookies and experianced alike with some good humor, great stories and maybe by accident some use ful knowledge. Welcome to the Fire Squirrels, start up a discussion or post comments or even some video or pics if youd like, whatever intrests you. Good and Bad discussions are welcome here. All of EMA is welcome here. From my family to yours have a great day. JT unit 1671

Feb 8, 2008
Karen

Thanks for adding me, and thanks for the response on the discussion I started, very valuable and interesting information indeed. I too, live in an area where most of the fire and EMS services are small and mostly volunteer.

Feb 26, 2008
JimWinsor

Thanks for the add.Much appreciated.Stay safe.

Feb 28, 2008
Kevin Bacco

Thanks for the add. Stay low.

Feb 29, 2008
Eric

WOW 2 years lol no wounder ok man thanks for the post lol

Mar 6, 2008
ron

no prob. we r located at 8th and clinton st. by the High School R1,E4 stop by

Mar 16, 2008