Type of Organization

Private EMS

Job Function

EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

2 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Shamokin, PA

Years With Department/Agency

2 years

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.areaservices.com

Web Site:

http://www.elysburgfd.com

My Training:

NREMT-P

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I originally just fell into the job after i got laid off at the factory i was working at. I started as a wheelchair van driver and worked my way up from EMT-B to NREMT-P doing every job along the way. The factory called me back and I never went back.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

touching peoples live's everyday

Top Issues Facing Responders:

lawsuits, common misconceptions, and increased scope of practice with limited training.