Liz Chase

37, Female

Kensington, CT

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:
3
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Kensington Volunteer Fire Rescue
Years With Department/Agency
2.5
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.kensingtonfirerescue.org
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
CT- TF 1 (Urban Search & Rescue Team)
My Training:
CPR/ AED, EMT, AEMT, PEPP, HazMat Ops FF1, FF2, basic pump ops and many, many, many training courses in EVOC, ECO, LCO, safety & survival, ICS, EMS, and other emergency responder classes.
About Me:
I'm a 24-year-old EMT-I and Fire fighter... both volunteer. I worked in Hartford for Aetna Ambulance for a few months and am planning on pursuing a career as a fire-medic and eventually moving to Arson Investigation.

I'm short and fun and I'll prove ANYONE who doesn't think I'll make a damn good fire-medic wrong...

I love fire fighting, I love proving to skeptics that a short, 5'3" Asian WOMAN can do the job of a firefighter and I love proving to myself that I can do things even I thought I couldn't.

I'm a firefighter/ EMT for my vol. fire dept. and I'm an EMT- I and FTO for my ambulance corp. Between both vol. jobs, I commit a minimum of 40 hours per week to station duty and am on call every "free" night I have and most of the day to respond to either department.

I'm in school for a B.S. in special studies- emergency services which is focused on courses related to fire science and paramedicine. I then plan on pursuing my Paramedics license/ A.S. and an A.S. in fire science before moving on to an M.S. in fire science.
Day Job:
Student...
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=47401162
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I grew up with fire fighters and EMS in my family. I loved what they did and have wanted to join them since I was 2. Now I have, and I couldn't be happier.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
it's exciting... it's fulfilling... it's freakin awesome!
Top Issues Facing Responders:
1) If we have all this new technology that's suppossed to keep us safe, why do we kill the same # of firefighters every year???

2) Violence against EMTs/ medics- increase of violent EDPs/ ETOHs & drug abusers

3) Safety of responders on roadways

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  • SMOKES

    hey Liz , how are you? cool you JOINED EMS BE SAFE NOW LIZ.

    Apr 11, 2009

  • Fabulous Heather Days of Summer

    Hey Liz - Welcome to FFN. There are 2 Single Fire Fighter groups on here - one which stays more active. So come join us there as well. Another great group to join is the Chief's Back Room Crew - where we stir up a lot of mischief. See you around the pages. Heather B

    Feb 7, 2011

  • Mark Fuqua

    Hey Liz, Thanks for having me as a friend.Hope you have good week. STAY SAFE AND KEEP IN TOUCH.

    Feb 7, 2011