Type of Organization

Other Response Agency Type

Job Function

Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

Off and on for 28 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

GA Dept of Natural Resources

Years With Department/Agency

5

Dept. Web Site:

http://gastateparks.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Metro Ambulance - EMT/Driver, Mercer Cnty Ambulance - EMT

My Training:

Had training as EMT in KY, certified as FFT2 Wildland Firefighter in GA, completed GA Forestry Commission ENOP training and will be attending "Squad Boss" Academy in Nov. '07

About Me:

Currently certified as a Wildland Firefighter and Prescribed Burn Technician

Day Job:

State Park Interpretive Ranger

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/byrdgrl

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I love the learning, helping people, and the challenges

Why I Love Fire/EMS

What is there not to love?

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of respect, low pay