My Firefighter Nation
Ashley Ryman
33, Female
Front Royal
United States
Profile Information:
- Type of Organization
- Combination Fire Rescue Department
- Job Function
- Lieutenant, Firefighter / EMT-Basic
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 1 year
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Rivermont Fire and Rescue
- Years With Department/Agency
- 1 year
- My Training:
- Currently I have EMT-B, PEPP, ITLS, Haz-Mat Ops, NIMS 700, Firefighter I, and EVOC. I am currently enrolled in Firefighter II and in January I will start EMT- E.
- About Me:
- My name is Ashley, but all of my friends call me SunShine. I just turned 18 a few monthes ago. I love my life. I want to become either a career FF/Medic or an RN. I love working in the medical feild, but I'll never say no to a working fire. Currently I attend college full time at the local community college where i am trying to get my 2 year degree.
- Day Job:
- student/cashier
- Relationship Status:
- In a Relationship
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- I joined the Fire Department because I wanted to make a positive difference in the lives of others. I grew up around the rescue squad and I love hearing the war stories from the older members. Because of them I decided that I wanted to be a role model to younger kids, like they were to me. I wanted to have my own war stories.
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- There is no way that there is a greater high in the world.
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- There are a lot of issues currently facing responders, the main issue though in the lack of volunteers. No one wants to do anything anymore unless they are paid for, but without volunteers the career agencies are nothing. Another issue is feuding among departments. I hate it when people from different departments argue with each other over whos better. Each company brings something to a fire scene or ems call, and no matter what company they are from, or what kind of responce they have to the call, their help is appreciated by that patient because some stranger cared enough to come in their time of need. To me thats all that matters.
Skyler D. Moore
Ever wanna talk, let me know! see ya
Oct 4, 2008
james
Oct 4, 2008
Robert
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Our 450 career men and women Firefighters/Emergency Medical Technicians are dedicated to protecting lives. Few careers can offer such a challenging and meaningful mission in an atmosphere of teamwork and camaraderie. Prince William County, VA, pop. 380,000, is a large and diverse community located 35 miles southwest of Washington, D. C. We are a growing organization with tremendous learning and promotional opportunities.
If selected, we provide a competitive minimum salary of $44,086 and exceptional benefits. For Advanced Life Support certification, we provide an additional $5,291/year incentive pay plus per hour supplement pay. Annual retention supplements are also offered. Employees are eligible for up to $5,000/year tuition reimbursement, and we offer a stipend for individuals who are bilingual English/Spanish. We offer an excellent benefits package with additional retirement options for Firefighters/Emergency Medical Technicians.
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Mar 12, 2009