Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS), Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

4 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Central Mat-Su Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

3 years +

My Training:

EMT II and water rescue tech. and have take department Basic Firefighter Training.

About Me:

Recently was honored by my department by being named as one of the outstanding medics of the year for 2007-2008. But truely believe that it takes a team and I am lucky enough to work with some of the best paramedics and EMT in Alaska and the award should have had every partners' name I've had the pleasure of being teamed with this last year.

Day Job:

Assisted living home administrator/owner

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I have always like disaster related items and emergency medicial issues. I have been a volunteer for the American Red Cross for over 17 years as a first aid instructor and a disaster relief worker. Was sitting in the Red Cross office when one of our volunteer firefighters stopped by and mentioned that they were short harded over at the station for medic and encouraged me to come and join the station. So on my 35th birthday I met with the fire chief and joined the the fire/EMS experience and have enjoyed every moment of it since--the good ones, the bad ones, and there are the great saves.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

when a save is made it is worth every moment I work.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety.