What State do you live in?

TX

Type of Organization

Volunteer Fire Department

Job Function

EMT/Paramedic, Firefighter/Driver Operator

Years in Fire/EMS:

5

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Cockrell Hill Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

1

Dept. Web Site:

http://cockrellhillfd.com/

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Rowlett CERT
Rowlett CERT Explorer Post 1

My Training:

Firefighter 1
Firefighter 2
Haz Mat Awareness/Operations
Wildland Firefighting Operationns
Controlled Flammable Liquids Awareness/Operations
EMT-Basic

About Me:

I started as a fire explorer in Rowlett TX.
Graduated from Rowlett High School in 2013
Attended Kilgore Fire Academy in October of 2013
Attended North Texas Fire Academy for EMT in November of 2014
Got hired on Cockrell Hill Fire Department in march of 2016

Day Job:

Student/ Volunteer Firefighter

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://https://www.facebook.com/katy.raynes.9

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined the Fire/EMS world because I have always had the passion and the drive to help others.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It is such a rewarding job morally, physically, and mentally.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The stigma of someone who asks for help needs to go away. This is a difficult job. We all have had days that we will never forget about. The biggest problem that I see facing responders is the availability of mental help for those who suffer from the more traumatic calls.