Kim Williams

Female

Gauteng

South Africa

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function: EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:: 9 years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: City of Johannesburg Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency: 9
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: captained the only all girl team to compete in WRO World Extrication & Rescue Champs in Cape Town 2006 and in Barcelona Spain 2007, and in the advanced National champs 2007. Also took part in the first Toughest Fire Fighter Challenge (got a brass belt buckle - wear it with pride!!!)
My Training:: Advanced life support Paramedic
training Officer
About Me:: I am part of a team of female fire fighters and paramedics climbing 7 summits for charity. we also educate on the safety of women and children in south Africa
Day Job:: ALS and Instructor
Relationship Status:: Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://kimwilliams@vodamail.co.za
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: to make a difference, its in now in my blood, I live, breath the brotherhood!!! Being in the Fire dept is was defines me!!!
Why I Love Fire/EMS: its my passion, it cosumes me, inspires me and humbles me daily
Top Issues Facing Responders:: safety, recently my colleagues were gang raped attending to a 2 year old burns patient. My team mate and fellow FF was shot dead by her husband, spouse abuse involving female FF is on the rise