Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Cibolo, TX

Years With Department/Agency

5

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.cibolofd.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Universal City Fire Dept
Universal City, Tx
Combination Dept.
http://tx-universalcity.civicplus.com/index.asp?SID=97

My Training:

San Marcos Training Center: EMT-B
A&M: FF1

About Me:

I started in UC, later becoming Secretary and Training Coordinator. Recently and currently I am with Cibolo FD where I hope to remain and volunteer my time until I'm too old to get on the engine.

Day Job:

PCU Nurse VA Hospital

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

It was a long time desire to be in the service. Always that deep pang inside. So setting up FD tours for homeschool groups across Texas was really eating at me... we were spending a lot of time with FD's and I got closer to my own dept here in UC. I met a veteran firefighter/medic (37 years in) that I became close friends with and he was my "lightbulb" that I could do this dream. I love helping people and taking care of or "mothering" people. I'm an adrenaline junkie too so that fits right in! LOL

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Feeling like I can make a difference in someones life. (Is "ALL THE COOL SHIT WE GET TO PLAY WITH" an appropriate answer too???)

Top Issues Facing Responders:

*death
*changing materials in construction and vehicles
*changing fuels
*violence against the service