What State do you live in?

MN

Type of Organization

Other

Job Function

EMT/Paramedic, Student, Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

7

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

N/A

Years With Department/Agency

1

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

3 years with Mercy Hospital ER, year at Fairview Southdale ER, Gold Cross St Cloud, medic student, Powder Ridge Ski Patrol for a year.

My Training:

NREMT-Basic, expired in 04 and working to reinstate,Radiology Technologist (RT) expired, also working to reinstate. (Both due to lack of CEs)

About Me:

Motorcycle enthusiast all about helping others.

Day Job:

Seeking

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I was groomed for medicine my whole life. EMS was a calling to help others on an acute level utilizing many skills and problem solving for the greater good of the pt(s)

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The feeling of family regardless of level, department, location.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Pay scale, suicide prevention, PTSD.