Tammy

Female

Bunker Hill, WV

United States

Profile Information:

What State do you live in?
WV
Type of Organization
Volunteer Fire Department
Job Function
Other
Years in Fire/EMS:
14+
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Volunteer
Years With Department/Agency
14+
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
South Berkeley Vol. Fire Department, Baker Heights Vol. Fire Department, Bakerton Fire Department and Friendship Fire Company
My Training:
Explosives Recognition
Firefighter 1
Firefighter 2
Bomb Technician Assistant
Arson Level 2
Liquid Propane Gas
Basic Auto Extrication
Basic Pump Operations
Advanced Auto Extrication
MCTO: Decision Making
MCTO: Tactics
Incident Command Systems
IRHMI: Basic Concepts
IRHMI: Concept Implementation
Fire Officer 1
Rope Rescue Awareness
Rope Rescue Low Angle Ops
Rope Rescue High Angle Ops
Rope Rescue Technician
WV Instructional Methodology (Instructor 1 & 2)
NIMS 100, 200, 700 & 800
CPR Instructor (In training)
& no longer a "FORMER" EMT-B (passed the exam again for 2nd certification on May 3rd, 2010).....
Emergency Response Organization Overview
Monitoring Division Manager Training, Intro
Field Monitoring Team Training, Intro
Analysis Leadership Training
Technical Training for CM Managers
Assessment Manual Training
Operations Overview of Consequence Management
Health and Safety Orientation
Emergency Medical Support Intro
WMD Response Training
Vehicle Bomb Search Methods
Security Awareness Training
Structural Collapse Awareness
Childhood Injury Prevention for Pre hospital Care Providers
AT Level 1 Awareness Training
National Response Plan (NRP), an Intro
Foundational Awareness of WMD/T
Effects of WMD/T Incidents on Mass Feeding
Preparing Communities for Agroterrorism: Awareness
The HAZWOPER Standard
Digital Photography & the Fire Investigator
WMD Incident Management/Unified Command Concept
Emergency Management Concerns for the First Responder in Terrorism & Disasters
Medical Effects of Primary Blast Injuries
Children & Nerve Agents
Canine Emergency Medical Care
Botulism
Introduction to SNS and Mass Prophylaxis
An Introduction to Hazardous Materials
Intro to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenzas
Intro to Continuity of Operations (COOP)
Continuity of Operations (COOP) Awareness Course
Emergency Response to Terrorism
WMD Awareness
Prevention & Deterrence – Overview for all Disciplines
Prevention & Deterrence for Law Enforcement
A-101 Aviation Safety
A-105 Aviation Life Support Equipment
A-106 Aviation Mishap Reporting
A-108 Aviation Checklist Briefing & Debriefing
A-113 Aviation Crash Survival
Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Fire protection Systems
Hospital-Based Decontamination: Hazard Recognition
Radiation Safety Awareness
Emergency Response Team Coordinator
Unified Command – Awareness Level
Bloodborne Pathogens
Container Inspections
Emergency Response Planning
Evacuation Coordinator
Incident Management System – Awareness Level
Hazardous Materials Response – Awareness Level
Public Works for WMD Incidents: Basic Concepts
Basic Emergency Management System Concepts for WMD Incidents
Understanding & Planning for School Bomb Incidents
County Agricultural Response Team (CART) Team
Safe Practices for the Home Inspector
Industry Driver Operator
Industry Driver Intersection Safety
Adjusting to Changing Conditions for Emergency Vehicle Operations
Driver Safety Orientation for Emergency Vehicle Operations
Emergency Vehicle Characteristics
Impaired Driving for Emergency Vehicle Operations
Safe Backing for Emergency Vehicle Operations
NFPA 1001 Fire Behavior
NFPA 1001 Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment
NFPA 1001 Forcible Entry into a Structure
NFPA 1001 Rescue and Extrication
NFPA 1001 Ventilation
Asbestos Awareness
Building Evacuation & Emergencies
Airway Management Basic & Advanced
Aerosol Transmissible Diseases
Logging Safety Workshop
Basic Concepts of Wildland Fire
Theory of Search & Rescue
About Me:
I am a 32 yr old single mother of two beautiful daughters. I have been in the fire service for 14 yrs and hope to continue helping others the rest of my life. I love to surf fish in the Outer Banks, NC, go hunting, do crafts with my girls, help my community, listen to music, take training classes (can you tell from the list of certs listed above?), and just generally be a pain in the ass to whom ever that will let me. LOL
Day Job:
Mom, Screen Printing Assistant & College Student
Relationship Status:
Divorced
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.facebook.com/tammymhess#!/tammymhess
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I joined the Fire Service because my father was a firefighter. Watching him care about complete strangers as I was growing up gave me great pride. I have tried to teach my daughters that same compassion for others. I have been offered many paid firefighter positions over the years but the only payment I will accept for doing what I do is the occasional "Thank You" from someone I have been able to help. I also want to prove that there is no difference between paid firefighters and volunteer firefighters, we are all "PROFESSIONALS" but only some get a pay check to do what we do...
Why I Love Fire/EMS
I love the Fire/EMS service because it has given me a way to help others which is something I have always enjoyed doing!
Top Issues Facing Responders:
1. Lack of In-House Training and Leadership
2. Funding
3. Recruitment and Retention

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  • Brody Zimmerman

    Thanks! I couldn't agree with you more about training. I'm gonna look through your posts and try to find some websites. I like to get training as much as I can.

    Apr 13, 2011

  • Andrew

    trade patches

    Good day! I am a collector from Ukraine. I suggest you to exchange patches.

    Andrew. tkachenko_van@optima.com.ua

    Jul 8, 2011

  • Daniel Hay

    Tammy could you please send me your list of free training available. Thank Dan
    danhay88@gmail.com

    Feb 5, 2013