Type of Organization

Private EMS

Job Function

EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

8 total if I count Non-Emergency Tranporting

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

It is in Georgia

Years With Department/Agency

Just starting out with a new company.

My Training:

LIFE; FAMILY; FRIENDS; EMT-Intermediate; EMT-Paramedic; Lots of Certifications within the above. I want to start working on Critical Care Paramedic Certification soon.

About Me:

Started in the business late compared to most people I know. I am a little bit different than most people I know. I work in EMS because it is what I want to do, not because of the paycheck or anything else. I know it where I belong. I also am also kind of geeky. I love to do research. I want to know all the why's and the wherefore's.

Day Job:

24 hour shift with a Private Ambulance Service, not close to any major help.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Because I never want to feel or be helpless in case of an emergency. A friend inspired me to come work with her as a NET driver. The company we were working for had an EMS side of things. The people I met there really helped me along this road.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I get to make a difference in a positive way if at all possible.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Sleep Deprivation; Staying Healthy; Substance Use and Abuse; Spouses and Family members that really don't understand.