Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Saint Clair Fire Protection District

Years With Department/Agency

6/SCFPD

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.scfpd.org

Web Site:

http://www.meramecems.org

My Training:

I have my Fire 1 and 2, Hazmat Awareness and Ops, Vehicle Rescue technician, Weapons of Mass Destruction, EPD, EFD, EMD, and EMT.

About Me:

I am 27 yom who works for Washington Communications full time as a 911 dispatcher. I work part time at SCFPD and Meramec Ambulance. I have been dispatching for 3 yrs now and like doing it a lot. In my free time I like to fish, hang out with friends, and attend church activities.

Day Job:

Public Safety Dispatcher

Relationship Status:

Widowed

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I was in a bad accident when I was 16, and have always wanted to help people after my accident.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It feels good to help others in time of need.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Their safety, you never know when your going to go into an unsafe call anymore.