Type of Organization

EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid

Job Function

EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

4

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Greenville Regional Hospital Greenville, IL

Years With Department/Agency

1

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

America Ambulance-Springfield, IL

My Training:

EMT-P

About Me:

worked in the rural areas and the city and now i'm with a hospital-based service. haven't been in very long but can't imagine doing anything else!

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/tloskot925

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

always wanted to help people but didn't want to be a RN because it seems like they just have to do what doctors tell them to and i didn't want to do that. plus i've never been good with having a boss staring over my shoulder so this is the perfect job for me.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

the adrenaline rush

Top Issues Facing Responders:

crappy pay, lazy emts that make everyone else look back, and we're still kinda the bastard-children of emergency services