Type of Organization

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

Job Function

EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS), Auxiliary/On Scene Support, Administrative Staff / Team Member, Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

17

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Sac County Ambulance

Years With Department/Agency

15

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Bureau of EMS-Iowa
Clive Fire
Trinity Regional Medical Center/Ambulance

My Training:

EMT-A through Paramedic Specialist (Iowa)
EMS Instructor

About Me:

I am a huge advocate for EMS on the local, state and national level. I am one of the founders and past Secretary of the National EMS Museum Foundation, and sit on other various EMS boards and committees. I am a member of NAEMT and serve on the bylaws and Advocacy committee. I am also an EMS educator, all levels and AHA Regional Faculty. I am fortunate to get to travel around the country several times a year speaking at state conferences on EMS topics, particularly pediatrics for EMS and am currently co-authoring an EMT textbook.
OH..I'm also a grandma of two great little boys who have both undergone heart surgeries during this first year of their lives...they are doing great!

Day Job:

Paramedic/CQI/Data Coordinator

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I was a mom of 4 kids in a small community that was losing it's ambulance squad unless they could get more members.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

EMS, like Fire and LE, is a vital, noble profession that allows us to make a difference in peoples' lives

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Unity
Equal wages and recognition as our health care and Public Safety partners
Recruitment and Retention
EMS funding
Workforce development/health