Type of Organization

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

28

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Lockland Fire - Rescue -- Lockland, Ohio

Years With Department/Agency

2

Dept. Web Site:

http://locklandfire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Reading Fire Department Reading, Ohio 1986-1989 & 1996-1998
Wyoming Life Squad Wyoming, Ohio 1994-1999
Lockland Fire Department Lockland, Ohio 1993-1996
Milford-Miami EMS Milford, Ohio 1992-1993
Union Twp. Fire Department West Chester, Ohio 1990-1995
Forest Park Fire Department Forest Park, Ohio 1980-1984

My Training:

Ohio Firefighter Level 1
Ohio and National Registry EMT-Basic
National Safety Council CEVO Instructor
Former Ohio certified Paramedic (1988-2000)
FEMA PDS Series
NIIMS IS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800

Relationship Status:

Widowed

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined the Fire/EMS because of my father. Dad was very ill during my childhood and needed the local squad several times. They were always sooo good with him as well as with my Mom & I and that stayed with me for the rest of my life. Being able to make a difference in someone's time of need is the greatest thing in the world.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The predictability is that it is unpredictable.