Type of Organization

Other Response Agency Type

Job Function

911 Operator/Dispatcher

Years in Fire/EMS:

17 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Union County E-911 Maynardville, Tennessee

Years With Department/Agency

5 years

My Training:

EMT-IV, EMD

About Me:

I have been an EMT-IV for 17 years, working both emergency and non emergency. I have been an EMD for approximately 10 years and have found this is my true passion.

Day Job:

911 Dispatcher

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My need to help my community is the original reasoning for becoming an EMT-IV and EMD.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love helping someone in need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

I feel that in our area, our major concerns are personnel and finances.