Heather Guilliams

47, Female

Lynchburg

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:
9 yrs
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Concord, VA
Years With Department/Agency
3 1/2 yrs with Concord fire and rescue
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
I was with Citizens rescue in Gladys, VA for 5 1/2 yrs
I worked for a transport service for 7 1/2 yrs
My Training:
EMT-I, ACLS, PALS, BTLS, MCIM 1,2,3, CISM, OEMS Task, Organization & Start Up, Member Course, Commander Course, ESF-8 Structure in Virginia, OEMS- Terrorism Awareness, Farm Machinery Extrication, Infection Disease Control, Firefighter 1 & 2, Hazardous Material Awareness & Operations, EVOC 3, Vehicle Rescue Awareness & Operations, Basic Pump Operations, Confined Space Rescue, N.F.A. Basic Incident Command System For First Responders, NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800, Arson Detection For First Responders, Vehicle Rescue Technician-School Bus, Communicating with Children, L.P. Gas Emergencies, FAA Standardize Initial Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Course
About Me:
Ok, well I started out working for a transport service and then I got involved in volunteering with Citizens Rescue. While I was there I moved up the ranks slowly from EMT-B to EMT-C and then bridged to EMT-I. I have sinced moved down the road and joined Concord Rescue and Concord Fire and I am loving it. I have had my fire fighter for years but could not get on at the fire department were I was living. Now I am working at the local airport as a fire fighter (arff) personnal. It is very interesting over here but I like it!!!
Day Job:
I work full time at the airport fire station
Relationship Status:
Single
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://myspace.com/firerrescuechick
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
It is something I have enjoyed since I was a child.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
I enjoy helping others and saving lives!
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Most of it is people abusing the service!!!! We are not a taxi cab.

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  • Don L

    I hope things are well(and slow) at Lburg airport...... there is an arff group on the "nation", check us out.. be safe lady

    Oct 2, 2007

  • Don Sims

    Your welcome and thank you. Things are good this side of the mountains. Be safe and have agood weekend.

    Oct 5, 2007

  • firemanstep

    Hi Heather.. just wanna say hi. hows the weather down there LOL just a little north of ya. Be Safe and have a good weekend

    Patrick

    Nov 9, 2007