My Firefighter Nation
patty prime
57, Female
Cherry Valley, NY
United States
Profile Information:
- Type of Organization
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Job Function
- Firefighter / EMT-Basic
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 10 years this time around
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- South Minden Volunteer Fire Department
- Years With Department/Agency
- 10 years
- My Training:
- Firefighter I
EMT - Basic
ACLS
PALS
BLS Instructor - About Me:
- I'm married and a mother of 3 children ages: 21 yrs, 15 yrs, and 12 yrs. I am a Registered Nurse at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown NY. Obtaining my RN licensure in 2006 from SUNY Delhi , Delhi NY. I enjoy being outdoors: camping, swimming, and hiking. I'm a NASCAR fan.
- Day Job:
- Registered Nurse @ Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown NY
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- I joined first of all to help people in my community. I started in 1984 riding with our local ambulance squad. Left there to start a family. Years later, friends/family were already members of the fire dept. Wanting to do something more, I decided to complete an application. Upon doing some family tree work for family reunion, I discovered that my Grandfather, Clifford Cook was one of the original founders of the fire department that I am a member. We are just celebrating our 45 yrs of service anniversary. (I guess you could say, It's been in our family, so I'm carrying on a family tradition.) Myself, my oldest son, and my husband are members. My daughter just recently joined our explorer post. I have one more son to go.
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- I love to assist people and to make a difference in their lives
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- Minimal squad member response to calls at times. Being a volunteer agency, everyone has other jobs, most of which are out of our coverage area (we are a small rural area).
DoubleH..Harry
Welcome to the Nation from just a ways west of you!! Stay Safe Harry
Jul 12, 2009
NYFireengine
Jul 22, 2009
SHB1207
Sep 9, 2009