Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Junior Firefighter/Explorer

Years in Fire/EMS:

2 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

North Highlands Engine #1

Years With Department/Agency

2 years

Dept. Web Site:

http://northhighlandsfd.org/

My Training:

I recently completed FF1 and survival. I hope to take FF2 soon.

Day Job:

Student

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I decided to join my local fire department because my best friend was a member and i thought it would be a fun experiance. And i was right, it is one of the best decisions i have ever made.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Being able to help people in situations no one else can

Top Issues Facing Responders:

The fact that more women are getting interested in joining.
Also it is becoming more difficult to get more volunteers to join their local departments, or at least in my area it is.