Type of Organization

EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid

Job Function

EMT - Basic, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS), First Responder, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

4 +

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

N/A

Years With Department/Agency

N/A

My Training:

Huron Valley Ambulance in Ann Arbor MI = MFR, EMT-Basic

LSTI (Life Support Training Institute = EMT Specialist, Paramedic/ALS

About Me:

Became a MFR when I was 17 in high school, competed in regional and state competitions for Life Support Scenarios and Life saving technique and took home the Silver Medal at state finals in MI, was trained and certified as a CPR program technician when I was 17 and volunteered at the local hospital teaching and certifying people in CPR classes. Became a MFR and EMT-Basic by the time I was 19, then on to Emt-Specialist and Paramedic by the time I was 21. Was also certified in Advanced Life Support. Was signed up and in deep physical training for the Fire Academy when I had a suprise pregnancy. Been trying to go back since.

Day Job:

Mom and cancer patient for now

Relationship Status:

Separated

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To get in touch with local Fire and EMS workers since I will be going back into the field very soon.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The satisfaction of knowing you did something good and the adrenaline rush