Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid, Combination Fire Rescue Department, EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid

Job Function

Training Officer, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Fire Buff / Fire Enthusiast, Driver / Engineer, Other Emergency Services Staff

Years in Fire/EMS:

4

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

NMSU Fire Dept.

Years With Department/Agency

2

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.myspace.com/nmsufiredepartment

My Training:

I am an EMT-Basic, will be going through my Intermediate, Haz-Mat OPS certified, Confined Space and High-Angle rescue, FF I, Ladder/Engine Driver.

About Me:

I just take life one day at a time....

I do too much. I am a full time student and a firefighter among many other things.

Day Job:

This.....

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/ebonytears

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To do something meaningful with my life. I knew I could do great things. Everyone keeps doubting me, and I always disappointed them.

Also, because Dennis Schoen is my hero :)

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I don't know how to sing or dance....I only know how to be overworked and underappreciated. But I love it more than anything :D

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Understaffing, funds being spend in dumb ways, cutting corners and upper brass a lot of times don't give a damn about us lower grunts. Also, the public rarely understands how hard we work for them. That we sweat, cry and bleed just like they do.