Lynn Thornton

Female

Prairie City, OR

United States

Profile Information:

What State do you live in?: OR
Type of Organization: Part/Paid Fire Department
Job Function: Company Officer (Captain/Lt/Supervisor), EMT/Paramedic
Years in Fire/EMS:: 6
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: San Bernardino County Fire Sta. 52
Years With Department/Agency: 6
My Training:: Firefighter 1 and 2. Fire Apparatus Engineer school, Company Officer’s Academy through CALFire. EMT.
About Me:: I became a PCF for San Bernardino County in the early ‘90s. Worked the Mojave Desert area between I-15 and I-40. Ran a 1,250 gal structure engine, a state of the art rescue squad, and Brush Engines. Left only to raise my son and daughter. Was rehired in 2013 when the station returned to a PCF station from paid, full time. Retired now. Live in rural Oregon after leaving the Southern California desert.
Day Job:: Retired now but work part time as an artist
Relationship Status:: Single
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I had a lifelong dream. Have always liked working outside, and enjoy heavy equipment. I’m a former police officer and US Air Force veteran so I guess I just like serving my country and it’s people.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: As stated above, I enjoy serving others, especially in their time of great need.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: The dangers of firefighting and current civic unrest.