Jessica

Female

Ridgeway, VA

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

Secretary / Treasurer

Years in Fire/EMS:

2

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Ridgeway Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

2

My Training:

I am a Virginia EMT-Enhanced, and if everyone here at the station has their way about, I'll hopefully be a NREMT-Paramedic in 2 more years...we'll see... =)

About Me:

I always hate describing or talking about myself, but if you really want to know, just ask me. For the broad overview, however, I am in my mid-twenties, single, and spend about 85-90% of my time on an ambulance. I have my BA in International Relations, but after an internship after graduating college, I realized that government was not for me. But I'm hoping to participate in the VAVRS Exchange Program in a few years, I love to travel and experience other cultures. My friends, 9 times out of 10, become more like family than friends. My family, my friends, and EMS are my life. And while I know that change is a necessary, normal part of life, it usually scares the hell out of me.

Day Job:

I work for a paid EMS agency 24/72 shifts...I love this work schedule, it's so perfect for me. =)

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/rdvrs673

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Honestly, I never thought in a million years that I'd be involved in EMS in any way shape or form. My cousin, to whom I used to be really close, was a member at the rescue squad and that only way I could ever spend any time with her was to hang out there. So that's what I did, and then I was allowed to do a couple ride alongs, and well I was hooked. I joined the squad in April 2007 and by August 2008 I had got my EVOC, EMT-B, and EMT-EN....go figure. =)

Why I Love Fire/EMS

even though the pay sucks and you feel underappreciated most of the time, the one time you do hear a "thank you" makes it all worth it because you know you made a difference in someone's life in his or her time of need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

VA doesn't pay EMS personnel what they should make. Lack of support, equipment, supplies, & overall lack of personnel in volunteer agencies is rough.

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