Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Training Officer, Captain, Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

24

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

DeKalb COunty Fire Rescue

Years With Department/Agency

15

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.dekalbfire.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Captain/Paramedic with Rockdale County EMS; Auxillary/reserve officer with Conyers PD
EMT with Chatham County EMS

My Training:

ACLS;PALS;CPR-INSTRUCTOR;HAZ/MAT;FIREFIGHTER;NPQ;PARAMEDIC;EXTRICATION;FIREFIGHTER SAFETY AND SURVIVAL;LAW ENFORCEMENT;

About Me:

Down to earth Southern girl who loves the outdoors and sharing time with family and friends. What you see is what you get!

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Grew up wathcing EMERGENCY! as a kid and was hooked! I am an adrenaline junkie and after 24 years I still love my job!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The constant challenge and the ability to do a job that other people only dream they can do!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Little recognition for the job we do. No one even acknowledges we exist until they need us and then we are forgotten after we do our jobs. We always take second place to other public safety entities.