Type of Organization

EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid

Job Function

EMT - Basic, Other Emergency Services Staff

Years in Fire/EMS:

12 Non active at this point

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

None currently

Years With Department/Agency

12

My Training:

EMT-B, HIV-AIDS Instructor, CPR Instructor Bachelors Degree in Biology.

About Me:

Single Mom of two grown boys (men) , artist (watercolors mostly), supervisor in Human Genetics for Hospital rich in research, Grandma of one precious little girl, Mother-In-Law of a wonderful young woman from Latvia who we are desperately trying to get accepted into the US., avid reader music enthusiast, Christian.

Day Job:

Supervisor in Human Genetics Lab

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

After leaving a City Council meeting one night a member of the FD was there to show off the new defibs the department had just purchased. I asked if they needed volunteers he said sure, I applied, it then turned to a paid position and I wouldn't trade a minute of it. Iloved the challenge of the runs, serving the community and meeting the friends and wonderful people I was blessed enough to meet.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety, respect both outside and inside departments, politics, drama.