Type of Organization

EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid, Private EMS

Job Function

EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

19

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Dunn's Ambulance Taylorville, IL

Years With Department/Agency

Almost one

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Decatur Ambulance Service
Clinton Ambulance Service
Niantic Fire Department

My Training:

EMT-Paramedic

About Me:

I started my EMS career as a volunteer firefighter for Niantic Fire Department in 1989. Quickly learning that firefighting was not my strong area, I became an EMT and slowly worked my way up to Paramedic. I have worked in EMS since graduating high school.

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

It has always been something I've wanted to do since I was in high school. I've tried getting out of it with no luck. I am a lifer to EMS!~

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The pay and benefits!!!