Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

4/2

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Southern Iron County Fire Protection Distric

Years With Department/Agency

4yrs

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Worked for Iron County Ambulnce Distric for 6 months, and before that the Ambulance was Annapolis Ambulance

My Training:

EMT-Basic, Hazzmat Awarrness, Search and Rescue, Extracation Tecnition, SCBA training,Stroke awareness training, Air Evac Landing Zone training

About Me:

I live in a very small town where everyone knows everyone. I have been married for 20 years and my husband is also a firefighter with our local vollunteer fire department. I have two wounderful boys. My oldest is with the local fire department and my youngest can't wait to join. I enjoy helping the community where I live and I am proud of what I have accomplished to get to where I am now.

Day Job:

EMT-B with Reynolds County Ambulance Distric

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined the fire/EMS to help the people in my community. I live in a very rural area of Missouri and alot of the Firefighters and at work during the day. I am one of the few women on our department and I am very proud of the work I do. I became an EMT two years ago when I noticed a sortage of EMS workers in my area. I enjoy helping people and my children are very proud to see their mom in a field that does so much good.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I get to help the community.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety is a big issue.