Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid, Law Enforcement

Job Function

911 Operator/Dispatcher

Years in Fire/EMS:

14

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Abilene Police Dept

Years With Department/Agency

2

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.abilenepolice.com/

Web Site:

http://www.hawleyfiredept.com/

My Training:

I am trained in the following: CPR & AED, ECA, some EMT, NEMS, Various fire schools, TLETS/NLETS Certified, & various other training.

About Me:

I have been married for 17 yrs now. We have 2 children both teenagers. I have been a member of HVFD for 14 yrs serving some of that time as secretary. When I was hired at APD that cut back my time I had available for HVFD. I respond to some calls, however working 1600 to 2400 kind of puts a damper on my time available for that.

Day Job:

Abilene Police Department Dispatcher

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

A desire to help the communities I have live/d in

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It gives me an opportunity to help others.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Finances to keep the volunteer organizations running and keeping equipment running.