Michelle Robertson

56, Female

Youngstown, New York

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer
Job Function: Secretary / Treasurer, Safety Officer, Firefighter, First Responder, Driver / Engineer
Years in Fire/EMS:: 22yrs
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Youngstown Vol. Fire Company
Years With Department/Agency: 22
Dept. Web Site:: http://yvfc.org
My Training:: Taken many state offered courses over the years plus our in house training. Have also taken Mercy Flight's training several times.
About Me:: I've been an Interior FF for most of my time in the company. Have also been an Officer on the Executive side most of the years also. Plan on running for the line sometime in the near future possibly. I also am very interested in getting involved at the County and State levels, to try to help the Fire Service in any way I can. I'd love to get on the Investigations team sometime soon.
Helped set up and still run an Explorer and Jr Member program in our Company.
Day Job:: Run a family business with my husband.
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: To help the community and carry on family tradition.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: THe feeling I get when I helop someone is like no other.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Vanishing ranks and public perception, training. We need to find a way to get the service back up and running with a full program.