Abbie Bennewitz

Female

Odessa, FL

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function: Other
Years in Fire/EMS:: 31
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Pasco Fire Rescue
Years With Department/Agency: 5
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: City of Winter Haven Florida Fire Department
My Training:: Firefighter,Emt,Paramedic,Rope Rescue, Haz-Mat tech., Fire Inspector, Fire Instructor, Fire Investigator.
About Me:: I have been in the Fire Service since I was 16yrs. old. I volunteered in High School, and have worked at three different departments. I have an BS in Fire Science, and will have my MBA in Public Administration by this time next year (if not before).
Day Job:: Fir e Investigator
Relationship Status:: Single
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: To help people who have suffered.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: I get to help folks, and I meet some of the best people.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Budget, cut backs, lack of training, lack of equipment, lack of understanding by politicians.