Chief Donna Lee

, Female

Vidailia, Georgia

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Other Response Agency Type
Job Function
Assistant or Deputy Chief, Secretary / Treasurer, Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:
6
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
South Thompson Volunteer Fire Department/ Cedar Crossing Volunteer Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
6
My Training:
Firefighter I (NPQ)- 2006
Pressurized Container- 2006
Crash Victim Extrication- 2006
Georgia Information Reporting System- 2004
NIMS 100, 200, 300, 700
About Me:
I am a volunteer fire-woman with two local firedepartments. I fight fire on occasion but mainly perform support functions on scene (Incident command, Water supply/operations, administration, public relations, rehab/medical).
Day Job:
Local Director of American Red Cross
Relationship Status:
Single
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
My Father was seriously injured in a MVA. The local volunteer firemen and 1st Responders saved his life. I decided to give back to my community because they came to help a stranger, me!
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Returning the favor to those that came to my family
Top Issues Facing Responders:
training and the state/government mandates on training and reporting thereof are unrealistic for volunteers. I think the availability, scheduling, and reporting should be more "user-friendly" and should be geared towards firefighters obtaining real-life experience and practical training instead of pushing volunteers to get a certificate. Safety first, we save lives ( our own first) then property.

Comment Wall:

  • Mitch

    Hello Donna, welcome to FFN, I hope you enjoy it here. And remeber to be safe out there.

    Jan 31, 2008

  • Jim aka Bick

    HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE FFN . FEEL FREE TO ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO, ONE CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY FRIENDS IN THIS WORLD . HAVE A GREAT 08 AND STAY SAFE OUT THERE.

    Feb 1, 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

    Feb 1, 2008

  • Ken Mathews

    Hello Chief,
    Your comments on state mandated training for volunteers puzzle me a little, so I thought I would offer you some helpful info. A volunteer in Ga. is only required to take Mod I of the Basic FF course. You can either send them to the GFA or send in a field training request and they will teach it at your department free of charge. Volunteers are not required to have any continuing training. However, I urge you to not let the minimum be your maximum. Send in a request and there are many other classes they will bring to you. All you have to do is supply students on your schedule. For that matter your training officer can teach from approved material and you will get credit. As for reporting, all you have to do is keep sign-in sheets for each class. Then at years end it is easy to condense the hours onto one form. I hope this helps. If I can ever help you get this stuff going send me a message and I'll be happy to provide you with more info or other help. Meanwhile, be safe and God Bless.

    Mar 14, 2008

  • Shannon Bryant

    Hello! How is it going?

    Apr 10, 2008

  • Ken Zaydel

    Good to hear from you. Hope everything is going OK dwon south. Let me know if you need anything.

    May 4, 2008