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Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function: Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:: 10

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Rehoboth Beach VFD

Years With Department/Agency: 1

My Training:: FF1, fft2, sawyer A, EMT-B, Squad boss(t), too many others to list...

About Me:: I am very passionate about Fire/EMS/ Searrch and rescue, currently am slowing down a bit to go to school, but intend to be more involved again after school...

Day Job:: Currently in school for nursing

Relationship Status:: Widowed

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Ever since I was a small girl I couldn't just walk away when someone was in need...

Why I Love Fire/EMS: Knowing that I am making a difference, that I am doing my part to help better the lives of others...

Top Issues Facing Responders:: The lack of funds to keep highly trained crews available in the majority of rural towns..

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Accident Victim

Posted on March 12, 2008 at 8:41am 0 Comments 0 Likes

Who are you...

And from where have you come...

What things have you accomplished ...great and small.....

Whose lives have you touched..

Will they miss you when you're gone...

The suffering is almost over...

Your pulse grows weak under my fingers...

Your breathe draws short....further between...

Will you leave many behind...

I see life slipping from you..

But, I will not stop until you do..

and even then I may go a bit more...

I'm here… Continue

I can almost feel/smell the bunkers now!

Posted on January 3, 2008 at 3:42pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

Well, I made the cut! I was voted onto the Rehoboth Beach Fire Department last night, and will be getting fitted in my gear Monday. I am excited to get back to it after what felt like a long break. Still no word on what certificates they will accept yet, but I still have my fingers crossed! I will find out on Monday what they will take and what I have to retake. Thanks for all the support thus far! Hope everyone is doing well out there in the new year! :o)

New place, New Department, New attitude

Posted on December 29, 2007 at 12:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes

SO, many of you know that I have made a big jump across the country in pursuit of a trauma nursing degree. I find myself about 8,000 feet lower than previously, and there are no mountains anymore, but there is a beach! The people are a little different, the rules are a little different, and the cost of living is different, but there's no sales tax here. I first became a firefighter in 1998 and now find myself on the opposite side of the country and in 2008 I become a probie again. I wasnt… Continue

I Am One

Posted on December 29, 2007 at 12:09am 0 Comments 0 Likes

I am only one,

But still, I am one.

I cannot do Everything,

But still, I can do something.

I will not refuse to do

the something I can do.

~Helen Keller

COURAGE

Posted on September 18, 2007 at 8:02am 8 Comments 0 Likes

True courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the knowledge that something else is more important...

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At 4:49pm on April 17, 2012, Dwayne Womble said…: Hey Girl hows things going. I hope all is well with you I hadn't talked to you in a coons age. I guess by now your working as a big time Nurse. Thats great my number is 704-914-6048 if you ever want to catch up. Have a great day.

At 10:30pm on March 28, 2010, Foley&son said…: courage&trust knowing some one is counting on you . and there is no dobt you will be there .looking at fear and dealing with it! god bless ,be safe nice poem.AV

At 8:49pm on September 7, 2009, Dwayne Womble said…: I thought I would check in and see how things are. I hope all is well with you and devin. Talk to ya soon.

At 9:24pm on June 7, 2009, jimbo158 said…: thanks for add have not been on but will get back on soon

At 7:16pm on March 1, 2009, jen 82 said…: YO GIRL havent seen you in FOREVER hows it going

At 5:19pm on February 27, 2009, Robert said…: Extraordinary Career. Extraordinary People.

We are offering opportunities for full pay and benefits WHILE WE TRAIN YOU to become a professional Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician! These entry level positions require no previous experience. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. A GED is acceptable.

Our 450 career men and women Firefighters/Emergency Medical Technicians are dedicated to protecting lives. Few careers can offer such a challenging and meaningful mission in an atmosphere of teamwork and camaraderie. Prince William County, VA, pop. 380,000, is a large and diverse community located 35 miles southwest of Washington, D. C. We are a growing organization with tremendous learning and promotional opportunities.

If selected, we provide a competitive minimum salary of $44,086 and exceptional benefits. For Advanced Life Support certification, we provide an additional $5,291/year incentive pay plus per hour supplement pay. Annual retention supplements are also offered. Employees are eligible for up to $5,000/year tuition reimbursement, and we offer a stipend for individuals who are bilingual English/Spanish. We offer an excellent benefits package with additional retirement options for Firefighters/Emergency Medical Technicians.

Please visit our web site at www.pwcgov.org/fire and click on “Career Opportunities.” You will find our short employment application form which can be submitted online. Apply now if you are ALS for a July hire (15 positions). Apply now at any level for a Jan 2010 hire. (30 positions)

Email mail if you have any questions.

At 5:14pm on February 26, 2009, charlie said…: hey girl it has been a while since i talked to you well if you want email me at charles.mood@us.army.mil

At 9:32pm on January 20, 2009, Dwayne Womble said…: hey girl how have you been. I hope everything is good with you give a call 704-564-9849

At 8:02pm on January 1, 2009, SGT McDonald said…: You are my first friend here. Pleased to meet you! Don't worry, I am not a creep or a perv. I really like your Music from Bryan Adams when your profile opens. Feel free to write anytime...Your friend, SGT McDonald

At 9:09am on December 30, 2008, catfish said…: just wanted to say hello and happy new year