Elizabeth Carter

61, Female

Lawrenceville, GA

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

Military/Federal Response Agency

Job Function

Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

5+

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Gwinnett Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association, Gwinnett County, GA

Years With Department/Agency

5+

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.gwinnettcfa.com/

Web Site:

http://www.gasdf.com/

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Education for Life, First Aid/CPR Instructor

My Training:

C.E.R.T. training (both Gwinnett and Fulton Counties)
A.S.H.I. and AHA First Aid and CPR Instructor

Day Job:

Corporate Trainer, World Financial Group, Inc., Duluth, GA

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I have always had a fascination with emergency services ever since the show EMERGENCY! came on the air. Then, when I was in high school I had several friends who became Junior Volunteer Fire Firefighters and I LOVED listening to their stories. On 9-11 I sat in a conference room at work watching the horrible events unfold. I had just turned to a colleague (a retired police officer) and asked "You don't think those towers will come down do you?" and the first tower collapsed. I was absolutely devasted because I knew that hundreds of fire fighters had run into those buildings as people were running out. I haven't been the same since that moment and decided to dedicate what I could of my free time to helping safety professionals however I could.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I get such a rush from seeing everyone come together as a team to help people!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Funding
Safety
Compliance with accepted safety standards

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