Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

EMT - Basic, First Responder

Years in Fire/EMS:

8

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Dale City Volunteer FD

Years With Department/Agency

8

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.dcvfd.org

My Training:

EMT-B and BTLS I have been the Chair person for our Dept QI committee as well as holding the rank of Lt.

Day Job:

Admin Asst. Mount Vernon Ladies Association

Relationship Status:

Separated

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help others and contribute to the benefit of the community

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Making a difference in the world I believe in the ripple effect

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Keeping up with the new structure that is coming in the way of certification for all EMS providers and for those who don't have the money to train their EMS staff in those new roles.