Gretchen Nolan

49, Female

Merrimac, Massachusetts

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:
12
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Merrimac Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
9
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.merrimacfire.com/
Web Site:
http://www.beverlyfire.com/
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Amesbury Fire Department, dispatch
My Training:
Firefighter I/II certification, Basic/Advanced Arson Investigations, Vehicle Fire Investigations, Electrical Fire Investigations, Pumps and Hydraulics, Basic Haz Mat, Flashover Simulator, Basic Confined Space Rescue, Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, Associates Degree in Arts (General Studies), EMT-B
About Me:
I spread myself way too thin and it cuts into my availability to respond to calls.
Relationship Status:
Divorced
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I actually wanted to be a cop, got a job as a police & fire dispatcher, and BAM fell in love with the Fire Service
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Nothing else gives me that kind of high! I just love helping people.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Fatigue. Boredom. Zero to Sixty in 2 seconds. People being stupid and unsafe. Tunnel Vision.

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  • Bobby Shelton

    Hey Gretchen, isn't your department in the WMD videos?

    Aug 29, 2008

  • Mike Barry

    Hey, got the msg about Sunday... Leave me the address on my email and I'll check my schedule and let you know, should be a great time! Bring a Gas mask you said??? :)

    Sep 12, 2008

  • Joe

    Hey Gretchen...stay safe!

    Sep 14, 2008