Amy
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Profile Information

What State do you live in?
VT
Type of Organization
Volunteer Fire Department
Job Function
Firefighter/Driver Operator
Years in Fire/EMS:
17
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Proctorsville Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
4
Dept. Web Site:
http://https://www.facebook.com/pages/Proctorsville-Volunteer-Fire-...
My Training:
Firefighter I, Ice and Cold Water Rescue Technician; Graduate full time basic police academy 93rd; Tanker Driver/Operator. I have special training in child sexual abuse and online predators, and active shooter response team tactics.
About Me:
I keep busy, always on the go. I am an artist, a published freelance writer and photographer, a firearms instructor, a volunteer firefighter (driver, pump ops, Fire 1), and an Ice and cold water rescue technician.
Day Job:
Firearms Instructor, author, artist, Okemo Resort Spa
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Tired of my crappy job, I responded to an ad for the sheriff's department and was hired as a deputy. We have 'part time" certification here, requiring a week at the police academy. When I was held back from advancement and desired training, I applied for a full time spot at a local PD, went to the Full Time Basic Academy, 16 weeks of hell, and graduated top of my class, the 93rd. I loved my job, even enjoyed the academy. A combination of politics and a particularly gruesome case had me taking a break. Bored and wanting to still use my skills, I joined our local FD, where my husband is 1st LT. Am I in it for the rush? Sure. But it's really the satisfaction of DOING, helping, being a part of something bigger than yourself, and the closeness of a house family. We have 3 generations in some of the families! And our daughter just joined the junior division. I'm a proud mama. ( She is also darn good with a fire arm!)
Why I Love Fire/EMS
I am a doer. I like to be surrounded by like minded people...people who run towards the problem and not away from it.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Training: there is never enough of it.
Politics: there is no room for it.
Equipment: need more, need newer, and need trained ppl to run it. We have a shortage of VFF's here.

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At 4:00am on August 12, 2014, Robert Gilnhammer-Murray said…

Hallo Amy , iam new here in FFN ,iwork as Paramedic and CPR Instructor in Germany .Iam very fascinited from US fire ,EMS and Police Vehicles . I hope i will find here many new Friends and contact . I hope too i can learn a better english here for my next visit in the usa next year . If you need a patch from my Rescue Department ,please let it me knoe . Be save in your work.

Greethings from Germany

Robert

At 10:53am on March 25, 2014, Magdui33 said…

Hello, my name is Guillaume and I am French fireman I wishes to exchange discussions and also badges, clothing...
Are interested in you?

Be save

At 12:23am on January 14, 2014, Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp said…

Welcome to Firefighter Nation Amy.  I am glad you joined the group. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all.

Chief William Sharp- Retired

Brookings Fire / Rescue

Living in Alask

At 9:49pm on January 11, 2014, james santaw said…

hello amy how is the weather there in vt lol

At 8:23pm on January 11, 2014, Ron King (Fire Chief) said…

Thank you for the add Amy. Stay Safe!

At 3:20pm on January 11, 2014, james santaw said…

thank you for the add

At 3:20pm on January 11, 2014, james santaw said…

thank you i couldnt add u before because of this stupid puter it woulndnt let me 

At 3:07pm on January 11, 2014, james santaw said…
amy this james we talked last night ok if i add you as a friend maybe
At 8:13pm on January 10, 2014, Timothy John Dodson said…

Thanks for the add, Amy!

 
 
 

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