Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Private EMS, Other Response Agency Type

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, EMT - Basic, Other Emergency Services Staff

Years in Fire/EMS:

3

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Meyersdale Area Ambulance, Meyersdale,PA

Years With Department/Agency

1

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Garrett Vol Fire Department

My Training:

EMT-B, EVOC, SAR

About Me:

Well I joined my local fire department when I was 16 years old and I loved it. I then decided to go to EMT-B class when I was a senior in high school. After EMT class went to work at my local EMS station and now I am currently going to paramedic school.

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help others

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Being able to help people who are in need

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The lack of people currently working or volunteering in emergency services I feel is going to cause a greater problem than it is now. Also the lack of good paying jobs in EMS that is causing most of the EMS workers to leave in search of better paying jobs outside of EMS.