Karen McElroy

61, Female

Maud

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Secretary / Treasurer, Firefighter, First Responder
Years in Fire/EMS:: 2 1/2 yrs
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Maud Vol Fire Department, Maud, Tx
Years With Department/Agency: 2 1/2
My Training:: National Registered ECA/Liscened in State of Tx as a First Responder/ECA. Completed Emergency Care Attendant course.
BCLS Instructor.NIMMS Certified. On going Basic FF training. ISO(Incident Safety Officer)
About Me:: I am in charge of the EMS personel. I keep up with EMS stuff, make sure everone is CPR/AED certified. I enter all of the Fire/EMS reports. I currently hold an officer position as the Secretary in our department.
Day Job:: Patient Accounts Rep/Customer Service-St Michael Hospital
Relationship Status:: Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://myspace.com/emschick721
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I love helping people.I went to Medical Assistant School(after being in a bad accident) and really loved it. I wanted to joing to help out my community and do what I know best.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Helping save lives! Making a person who's scared feel better just because someone is there in the time of need.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Safety, Equipment, Physical Fitness,and Rehab.