Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:

10

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Ontario Fire Department (California, not Canada!)

Years With Department/Agency

6

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.ci.ontario.ca.us/

Web Site:

http://www.ci.gardena.ca.us/

My Training:

Many, many classes. AS in Fire Science Technology from Mount San Antonio College. Took classes at many different colleges, California Fire Academy at Asilomar and National Fire Academy, Emmitsburg, MD.

Day Job:

None at the moment

Relationship Status:

Widowed

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

It was a fluke, but I loved it and flourished.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The comaraderie and the difference I was able to make in the community.