Beth

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: EMS Chief / Division Head
Years in Fire/EMS:: 19 years 6 months
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Baxter WV
Years With Department/Agency: 19.5 years
My Training:: EMT-B , FF1, HAZMAT, FIRST AIDE, CPR ,ROPES, HEALTH NET LANDING, TERRORISM CLASS.
About Me:: I AM 39 YEARS OLD AND HAVE BEEN IN THE EMS/FIRE SERVICE FOR ALMOST TWENTY YEARS. I LOVE HELPING PEOPLE AND ONCE QUIT THE DEPARTMENT ONLY FOR AN HOUR AND HAD TO GO BACK. I CANNOT SEE ME SITTING BACK AND HEARING THE SIRENS WITHOUT GOING.
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I started an EMT class with a friend so she wouldnt be alone and I ended up passing the class and she failed. Been addicted to it every since.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: THE THOUGHT THAT MAYBE I CAN SAVE A LIFE OR HELP SOMEONE IN NEED.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: GETTING THE FUNDING TO HAVE THE EQUIPMENT TO SERVE OUR AREAS........