patty prime

58, Female

Cherry Valley, NY

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:
10 years this time around
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
South Minden Volunteer Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
10 years
My Training:
Firefighter I
EMT - Basic
ACLS
PALS
BLS Instructor
About Me:
I'm married and a mother of 3 children ages: 21 yrs, 15 yrs, and 12 yrs. I am a Registered Nurse at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown NY. Obtaining my RN licensure in 2006 from SUNY Delhi , Delhi NY. I enjoy being outdoors: camping, swimming, and hiking. I'm a NASCAR fan.
Day Job:
Registered Nurse @ Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown NY
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I joined first of all to help people in my community. I started in 1984 riding with our local ambulance squad. Left there to start a family. Years later, friends/family were already members of the fire dept. Wanting to do something more, I decided to complete an application. Upon doing some family tree work for family reunion, I discovered that my Grandfather, Clifford Cook was one of the original founders of the fire department that I am a member. We are just celebrating our 45 yrs of service anniversary. (I guess you could say, It's been in our family, so I'm carrying on a family tradition.) Myself, my oldest son, and my husband are members. My daughter just recently joined our explorer post. I have one more son to go.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
I love to assist people and to make a difference in their lives
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Minimal squad member response to calls at times. Being a volunteer agency, everyone has other jobs, most of which are out of our coverage area (we are a small rural area).

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  • DoubleH..Harry

    Hi Patty
    Welcome to the Nation from just a ways west of you!! Stay Safe Harry
  • NYFireengine

    Thanks Patty, Glad to have you climb aboard my Engine....TTYS..JD
  • SHB1207

    Nice Home Page, Welcome to Firefighter Nation.