My Firefighter Nation
Judi Dixon
Female
West Homestead
United States
Profile Information:
- Type of Organization
- EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer
- Job Function
- EMT - Basic
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 10+
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Duquesne EMS
- Years With Department/Agency
- lifetime member
- Dept. Web Site:
- http://www.duquesneems.com
- Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
- Lifetime member of Duquesne EMS, Homestead EMS (no longer exsits), Dravosburg #2 FD (no longer exsits) & West Homestead VFD
- My Training:
- EMT-Mast & Basic, EVOC, Street Safety, West Penn Burn Classes, A.R.C.-D.A.T. cert., shelter cert. & Fire-Police cert.
- About Me:
- I am 100 % Volunteer. I started as an EMT and just re-certed. =o)
- Day Job:
- President of Household (B.I.C.)
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Facebook or Other Online Profile:
- http://myspace.com/JudiD
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- Husband suggested @ first, then really enjoyed it & stuck with it. I've held various 'titles'. FF/EMS is strong in my family: father, 2 brothers, niece, husband & oldest daughter. Our youngest has to joined our local 'Sally Wagon'.
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- the rush you get @ the sound of your tones (sirens). And then the satisfaction at the end of the call = knowing you helped someone in thier time of crisis. Teaching young ones that volunteering is a good thing!
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- Emotional stress, funding, certify and common politics.
Donald L. Long
Feb 3, 2008
Judi Dixon
Just outside of Pittsburgh, PA
Feb 6, 2008
Judi Dixon
Mar 10, 2008