Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Training Officer

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Chippewa Fire District

Years With Department/Agency

6

My Training:

FF Entry level 1 & 2, FF1, FF2, Haz Mat Ops, Driver/Operator, EMT-B, Fire Instructor

About Me:

I am a volunteer FF/EMT-B with a husband a career FF/EMT-I and 3 children. We both are also Fire/Rescue Instructors for the local college.

Day Job:

Tank Permit Specialist with the Dept of Commerce

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Wanting to be able to help in my community and always been attracted to firefighting.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping people and putting out fires whether interior or running the pump

Top Issues Facing Responders:

I think a lot of responders are no longer taking the fire service seriously and training isn't wanted by some responders. Lack of training leads to unsafe hazards.