Cindy Dixon

Female

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer
Job Function: EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:: 15
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Pipers Gap Rescue Squad
Years With Department/Agency: 7
Dept. Web Site:: http://pipersgap.com
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Bland Co. Volunteer Rescue Squad Life Member
Bland, Va.

Bluefield Va. Volunteer Rescue Squad
Bluefield, Va.
My Training:: EMT- I
EVOC
Vehicle Extrication
CPR Instructor
Verticle Rescue
Pet CPR & First Aid
Search & Rescue
ACLS
PALS
PHTLS
About Me:: Love doing what we do, enjoy the friendships and comradory with everyone I encounter.
Day Job:: Floor Supervisor Call Center
Relationship Status:: Single
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Grandfather, dad, uncles, etc. all firemen. Taught from an early age we should help our neighbors, this is how it was done when I grew up. I volunteer because you should give back to your community.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Helping save lives or providing help to those who need it.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Hours and hours of training. Dangers of the job when on or responding to a call. Everyone needs to look out for the fire, rescue, and police while they are on the scenes of accidents, fires, or when we are responding to render aid to someone who needs us.