Ashley Ryman

34, Female

Front Royal

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Lieutenant, Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

1 year

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Rivermont Fire and Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

1 year

My Training:

Currently I have EMT-B, PEPP, ITLS, Haz-Mat Ops, NIMS 700, Firefighter I, and EVOC. I am currently enrolled in Firefighter II and in January I will start EMT- E.

About Me:

My name is Ashley, but all of my friends call me SunShine. I just turned 18 a few monthes ago. I love my life. I want to become either a career FF/Medic or an RN. I love working in the medical feild, but I'll never say no to a working fire. Currently I attend college full time at the local community college where i am trying to get my 2 year degree.

Day Job:

student/cashier

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined the Fire Department because I wanted to make a positive difference in the lives of others. I grew up around the rescue squad and I love hearing the war stories from the older members. Because of them I decided that I wanted to be a role model to younger kids, like they were to me. I wanted to have my own war stories.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

There is no way that there is a greater high in the world.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

There are a lot of issues currently facing responders, the main issue though in the lack of volunteers. No one wants to do anything anymore unless they are paid for, but without volunteers the career agencies are nothing. Another issue is feuding among departments. I hate it when people from different departments argue with each other over whos better. Each company brings something to a fire scene or ems call, and no matter what company they are from, or what kind of responce they have to the call, their help is appreciated by that patient because some stranger cared enough to come in their time of need. To me thats all that matters.

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