Karen

65, Female

Northeast OH

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

Emergency Management, Other Response Agency Type

Job Function

First Responder, Emergency Management Coordinator/Staff, Auxiliary/On Scene Support, Other Emergency Services Staff

Years in Fire/EMS:

1.5

My Training:

NIMS 100 & 700. Core Disaster Life Support, Basic and Advanced Disaster Life Support, Psychological First Aid. Just recently completed CERT training.

About Me:

I've been a nurse for almost 15 years now, decided I wanted to get more involved in my community. Joined my county's Medical Reserve Corp as a way of fulfilling that interest.

Day Job:

Nurse

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The feeling of knowing that you may have made a difference in someone's life or current situation

Top Issues Facing Responders:

In some areas of the country, there is a definite lack of funding for emergency services as well the proper equipment to serve the communities and in some cases lack of community support

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