Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Emergency Management

Job Function

Secretary / Treasurer, Safety Officer

Years in Fire/EMS:

22

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Grady County Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

22

My Training:

All volunteer training offered by Oklahoma State University

About Me:

50 something wife & mother. I was an active member of the Grady County Fire Dept. Pocasset Station from 1986 until 2004. I currently serve as Safety Officer.

Day Job:

Secretary for GCFD - Deputy Director for Grady Co. Emergency Agency

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To help those in my community that could not help themselves in a time of crisis

Why I Love Fire/EMS

gives me a chance to serve my community, and associate with the greatest people on earth.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of funding to purchase the equipment needed to safely perform our jobs.