Caryn

Female

Arkansas

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function: Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:: 11
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Camp Robinson Department of Public Safety
Years With Department/Agency: 5
My Training:: FFI & FFII, Fire & Emergency Services Instructor I, Inspector I, HAZMAT OPS, AHA BLS Instructor, Graduate of the NFA Chief Fire Officer Program (160 hours), planning on pursuing EMT, Fire/Arson Investigator, & HAZMAT TECH. WAY MORE THAN THIS - YOU ALL KNOW HOW IT GOES!
About Me:: Over worked and under paid. Love Camping, fishing, hunting, 4-wheelers, and my horses.
Day Job:: Fire & Safety Coordinator
Relationship Status:: Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://www.myspace.com/caryncates
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I watched 65 acres surrounding my home burn. Decided that this is what I wanted to do.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: DUH!!!!
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Not enough people wanting to pursue this career field, funding, manpower, and dedication.