Type of Organization

Military/Federal Response Agency

Job Function

Other Senior Command Staff, Training Officer, Safety Officer, EMS Chief / Division Head, Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS), EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS), Hazardous Materials Team Member, Emergency Management Coordinator/Staff, Administrative Staff / Team Member, Other Emergency Services Staff, Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

37 Years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Department of Homeland Security (Located in North Carolina)

Years With Department/Agency

7 Years

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

United States Fire Academy
Department Of Defense
Horry County Fire/Rescue Department
South Carolina Emengency Management
South Carolina Highway Patrol Special Operations Division
Myrtle Beach Fire/Rescue
Surfside Beach Fire/Rescue
Horry County Emergency Management
American Red Cross International Response
USAR
NC Baptist Internation Emergency Response

My Training:

National Certified ACLS Instructor
National Certified PALS Instructor
National Certified Fire/Rescue Instructor
National Certified Haz-Mat Instructor
Board Certified Flight Nurse
Board Certified Trauma Nurse
Masters Degree in Nursing
National Certified Swift Water Rescue Instructor
Certified Rescue Diver
Certified Fire/Rescue Boat Captain
Certified DMIS Instructor
Certified DHS Instructor

About Me:

I started working in the Medical Field at the age of 9, when I first became a CPR and First-Aid provider. I continued in the Medical Field and started working my way through the Field as an EMT, Paramedic, Supervisor, Trining Instructor, and on up as a Nurse and the position I am in now. I went into the Military in 1977, and continued in the Medical Field with additional Medical and Emergency Response Schools. I retired from the Military in 2002 and went back into the civilian side of EMS, and contiuned in the Government side of EMS also. I am now still actively involved in both side of EMS as a Provider, Instructor, and EMS Offical.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To be able to provide services to people who are in distress or in dier need of Emergency Assistance. I have a heart of passion to help anyone in need, no matter what the need may be.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping People in Need

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Pay, Insurance, and Growing EMS Issues.