BSpivey

Female

Georgia, but often pronounced Jawja

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Private EMS
Job Function
EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:
8 total if I count Non-Emergency Tranporting
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
It is in Georgia
Years With Department/Agency
Just starting out with a new company.
My Training:
LIFE; FAMILY; FRIENDS; EMT-Intermediate; EMT-Paramedic; Lots of Certifications within the above. I want to start working on Critical Care Paramedic Certification soon.
About Me:
Started in the business late compared to most people I know. I am a little bit different than most people I know. I work in EMS because it is what I want to do, not because of the paycheck or anything else. I know it where I belong. I also am also kind of geeky. I love to do research. I want to know all the why's and the wherefore's.
Day Job:
24 hour shift with a Private Ambulance Service, not close to any major help.
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Because I never want to feel or be helpless in case of an emergency. A friend inspired me to come work with her as a NET driver. The company we were working for had an EMS side of things. The people I met there really helped me along this road.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
I get to make a difference in a positive way if at all possible.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Sleep Deprivation; Staying Healthy; Substance Use and Abuse; Spouses and Family members that really don't understand.

Comment Wall:

  • FireCat

  • Pam B

    I'm a newbie too.... :)
  • Brian Gilbert

    Welcome
  • Walter "Tommy" Little

    Yeah. . .East Point's a good city. She's got some problems now, but she'll make it. There's too many of us that care abou her for her not to.
  • Don Sims

    Welcome to the nation from the mountains of E. TN.. Stay safe and have a great week.
  • Deva

    Hello from south GA. I live in Savannah but I grew up in the Roswell & Marietta area. I got started late but I am enjoying EMS thoroughly. Stay safe and don't work to hard.
  • Big Jim

    Hey B, thanks for the add. How bout posting some pics of your smiling face. Stay safe.
  • BSpivey

  • Deva

    I started when I was 39 also. I am getting ready to go to Paramedic school soon. Good luck on your new journey. It is exciting to know that we can still make a difference at our age.
  • Mark -7458

    Welcome from the LaGrange Ga
  • Gaines Spivey(Smokestack)

    Wass up?
  • Deva

    Yes everything is good here so far. They are talking about Hanna hitting Charleston or Myrtle Beach but a change in a few degrees would bring it here to Savannah. No one knows what it will bring yet. We are alert but no evacuations yet. Hope all is well with you. Stay safe!