Theresa A Pereira

Female

Manchester CT

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

2

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Manchester Fire Department Eighth Utilities District

Years With Department/Agency

2

My Training:

F1
HazMat Awareness
HazMat Ops
NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
CERT

About Me:

Laid back, easy going, fun loving single mom just trying to set the right examples and make a difference.

Day Job:

Co-teach emotionally and developmentally challenged teenagers: career mentor

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I love doing what I can to help people. Even the smallest difference we can make is important. We have the opportunity to affect the lives of others in positive ways.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Because it is so much more than fire and water. The anticipation. The rush.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

There are many issues - lack of respect for the BRT coming with screaming sirens and flashing lights by the general driving public...safety when on the highway responding to calls...increasing dangers and toxins in smoke due to hybrid cars, plasma tv's, etc...just to name a few.

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