Heidi Burks

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid, Law Enforcement
Job Function: 911 Operator/Dispatcher
Years in Fire/EMS:: 14
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Abilene Police Dept
Years With Department/Agency: 2
Dept. Web Site:: http://www.abilenepolice.com/
Web Site:: http://www.hawleyfiredept.com/
My Training:: I am trained in the following: CPR & AED, ECA, some EMT, NEMS, Various fire schools, TLETS/NLETS Certified, & various other training.
About Me:: I have been married for 17 yrs now. We have 2 children both teenagers. I have been a member of HVFD for 14 yrs serving some of that time as secretary. When I was hired at APD that cut back my time I had available for HVFD. I respond to some calls, however working 1600 to 2400 kind of puts a damper on my time available for that.
Day Job:: Abilene Police Department Dispatcher
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: A desire to help the communities I have live/d in
Why I Love Fire/EMS: It gives me an opportunity to help others.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Finances to keep the volunteer organizations running and keeping equipment running.