Type of Organization

EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid

Job Function

EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

Officially 5 years... but I've been apart of "The Family" since I was born...

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Elizabeth Twp. Area EMS in Elizabeth, PA

Years With Department/Agency

So far... only 7 months...

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.etaems.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

I'm also a volunteer Paramedic at Rostraver/West Newton Emergency Services. I used to be a volunteer EMT/Firefighter at Bentleyville Volunteer Fire Department but unfortunately had to give it up due to my full time job.

My Training:

Nationally Registered Paramedic
Pennsylvania State Certified Paramedic
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
International Traumatic Life Support
Advanced Pre-hospital Airway Management
Advanced Stroke Life Support
Essentials of Firefighting
HazMat R&I
EVOC
NIMS
Accountability Officer
+ Many More to come...

About Me:

Like I said above, I was born into this... Both my mom & dad were members of the fire department and both were EMTs that worked for the original Canonsburg Ambulance Service (VFW 191). I grew up in the fire dept. and had many "2nd Dad's and Uncles" that soon gave me "brothers & sisters". I've always known that this was going to be a vital part of my life and will be for a very long time. At 14, I became an official member of my volunteer fire dept. and at 16, I became a PA Certified EMT. When I turned 18, I was finally able to run on the ambulances and became a volunteer at both Rostraver/West Newton Emergency Services and Tri-Community Ambulance. My mom and I continued to be members of Bentleyville Volunteer Fire Department up until a few months ago. Currently, my mom, stepdad and myself all work at Elizabeth Twp. Area EMS and Tri-Community Ambulance. I recently finished my Paramedic training and became Nationally Registered and PA State Certified in September of 2008. I love helping people and saving lives! I don't know anything else...
I may be a girly-girl that likes to wear make-up and get dressed up but I definitely know how to get down & dirty with my boys. I know my limitations and I strive for the highest in everything I do. And although many have their ideas of what females in emergency services truly are, I am proud to say that I am neither!
Anything else you may want to know... feel free to ask me and I'll more than happily try to answer your questions ; )

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/amanda1133

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Being in emergency services was never really a choice for me... it was my life!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

the fun that I bring to those that are burnt-out or tired of their job. I have such a bubbly personality, in general, but the fun and energy that I bring to everything because for the most part, all of this is new to me. They have such a good time teaching me and showing me the ropes and breaking me into EMS.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Internal Politics... enough said.