Type of Organization

EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid

Job Function

EMT - Basic, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

Close to 2 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Johnson St. Paris EMS

Years With Department/Agency

almost 2 years

My Training:

EMT-Basic, and just finished EMT-I classes, take national registry for that in jan.

Day Job:

Patient care tech at local hospital.. surgery floor

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/summeraineoffire

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I work in a hospital as a tech, and we had a few codes that was such choas. I did all that I could, but felt really helpless. I told myself I would never feel that helpless again when someones life was on the line... so here I am with my Basic card, and just Passed national registry for my EMT-Intermediate cert.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping others

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Not enough staffing, pay sucks.. and burnout.