Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

7 but have lived with it my whole life

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Wissahickon Fire Company Ambler, PA

Years With Department/Agency

7

My Training:

National Cert in FF1
PA Cert in VRT
Various Minor Certs
CPR
First Aid

About Me:

I joined the fire company in 2000 as a jr ff. I had grown up in the fire and ems service my whole life. My mom was a volunteer Paramedic and my father still is a paid part time EMT and volunteer FF. My grandfather on my dad's side was also a FF. I have a lot of family history of the fire service on my mom's side including a few cousins and an uncle. Not to mention it's where I met my wonderful husband!

Day Job:

Sales Assistant at West German BMW

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/maybaby5584

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

In the blood, my dad is, my grandfather was, my cousins and one uncle are

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The satisfaction of knowing you are doing your part in helping your community.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safty for starters. Everyday we are finding new ways to make what we do safer. Like remembering to wear your bunker pant while packing 5 inch cause you might back into the lights that light up the tailboard and burn the back of your leg. (Yeah it happened like a month ago)
Funding is another huge issue. You can't get around that one.