Karen Burton

Female

Havelock, NC

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

EMT - Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

6 going on 7 (currently on the injured list)

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Twp 6, Station 22

Years With Department/Agency

6 to 7 years I think

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Elite Medical Transport
MTS

My Training:

I got my training at Western Carterett Firestation. My instructures name was Art n he was the coolest teacher ever. He was not boring like most teachers, he drilled a hole in ur head n poured the info n till u got it. He was funny, but he was serious when he had to be. I have nothing but the greatest of respect for this man.

About Me:

I am an injured EMT sitting on the sidelines n it stinks. I watch my son go to the fire dept. for training on Thrus. night and I have to sit at home. My medic bag is getting spider webs on it cause it hasn't been used in so long. I used to be able to stop at 10-50's and assist untill our ambulance came or if I was out of my jurisdiction then I would wait till their bus came. That was so much fun, now I have to pass 10-50's by and the most I can do is call 911.

Day Job:

Sitting on my arss, or going to my numerous doctors appointments.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I wanted to be in the medical field; however; I wanted to be the first one to get to the patient in the field and give medical assisstance.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I can save a life like I did one time before. The lady was dead, and we brought her back to life and now she is healthy and happy.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Money for the voi. fire stations they join. Money as well for the companys they work at, keeping them in business.

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