Meris

35, Female

Newport News

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer
Job Function
EMT - Basic, Driver / Engineer
Years in Fire/EMS:
1 year
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Smithfield, Virginia
Years With Department/Agency
1 year
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.iwvrs.com
My Training:
EVOC Class II
EMT-B
About Me:
I'm an 18 year old EMT from the great state of Virginia. I'm in my second year of college, and I hope to one day become a career FireFighter/Paramedic.
Day Job:
Student
Relationship Status:
Single
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://medic61.blogspot.com
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I just love helping people, and anyway, there's nothing like the rush you get from it.

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  • Robert

    Extraordinary Career. Extraordinary People.

    We are offering opportunities for full pay and benefits WHILE WE TRAIN YOU to become a professional Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician! These entry level positions require no previous experience. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. A GED is acceptable.

    Our 450 career men and women Firefighters/Emergency Medical Technicians are dedicated to protecting lives. Few careers can offer such a challenging and meaningful mission in an atmosphere of teamwork and camaraderie. Prince William County, VA, pop. 380,000, is a large and diverse community located 35 miles southwest of Washington, D. C. We are a growing organization with tremendous learning and promotional opportunities.

    If selected, we provide a competitive minimum salary of $44,086 and exceptional benefits. For Advanced Life Support certification, we provide an additional $5,291/year incentive pay plus per hour supplement pay. Annual retention supplements are also offered. Employees are eligible for up to $5,000/year tuition reimbursement, and we offer a stipend for individuals who are bilingual English/Spanish. We offer an excellent benefits package with additional retirement options for Firefighters/Emergency Medical Technicians.

    Please visit our web site at www.pwcgov.org/fire and click on “Career Opportunities.” You will find our short employment application form which can be submitted online. Apply now if you are ALS for a July hire (15 positions). Apply now at any level for a Jan 2010 hire. (30 positions)

    Email mail if you have any questions.
  • Aaron

    Hey Meris!! Just wanted to say hi and see how things are up in Virgina. Sorry i haven't talked to you in awhile, but lets stay in touch. Take care and be safe out there.
  • Mikaël

    Hello Merris, one of my friend live in Newport News (not a fireman). How is it to be a fireman over there?
    Could You put some pics of your trucks and fires, please.