Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

9

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Odessa Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

9

My Training:

Basic Firefighter, Pump Operator, EMT, Water Supply Operations, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Extrication,

About Me:

I am a 56 yrs. old wife and mother of 3 daughters, and 1 son, and 5 beautiful grandchildren. I love to cook and help out when I can around the station.

Day Job:

Town Clerk/Collector

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.sunsetviewcreamery.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined the department to help out our community and to spend more time with my family-(my husband and all 4 kids were members)

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I enjoy helping those in need

Top Issues Facing Responders:

increasing training hours, high gas prices (affects response in the rural areas), longer working hours (for pay)! Lack of interest in volunteering (those not involved in fire fighting already)