What State do you live in?

NY

Type of Organization

Volunteer Fire Department

Job Function

Firefighter/Driver Operator

Years in Fire/EMS:

20

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Mattituck Fire Dept

Years With Department/Agency

5 months

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Shirley Community Ambulance - 1984-1986
Manorville Community Ambulance1986-1993
Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corp1988-1993
Wading River Fire Department-2005, 2008-2013
Mattituck Fire Department-2013 to present

My Training:

EMT-CC
Firefighter 1
R.I.T (AKA F.A.S.T)
HazMat Tech
Heavy Rescue
Registered Nurse
Certified Open Water Scuba Diver

About Me:

Divorced x 1 yr, 3 daughters ages 17, 20, and 21. Have a wonderful boyfriend (who is recently elected 32 of the Mattituck FD, Long Island, NY). I was elected Secretary of the department even tho Ive been in for only 5 monthd. I have also earned the nickname "Maverick" thanks to the ble jumpsuit I wear for EMS calls (and looks like a flight suit from Top Gun). I am also on the Truck side of the department.

Day Job:

Peconic Bay Medical Center ER in Riverhead, NY (630p - 730a)

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Because I enjoy volunteering and helping out my community. Have always enjoyed being in the medical/fire service. My cousin got me started when i was 16 and have always loved it. i was out for 10yrs when i had kids but missed it greatly so i came back.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I have always enjoyed working in this field

Top Issues Facing Responders:

getting enough people to volunteer their time to respond to calls