Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Fire Buff / Fire Enthusiast

Years in Fire/EMS:

1

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Brighton Area Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

one year approx.

Dept. Web Site:

http://brightonareafire.com

My Training:

i am certified as operations level HAZ MAT, nims, is-100,700,800.

About Me:

i am pretty much an open book. i have a two year old son that will be three in august, i am in the Army National Guard, and i love my job at the fire dept. The men and women at my station are all family, at least it feels like it.

Day Job:

single mother!

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

life long dream, you know when your a kid and you see the big loud fire truck speeding down the road and you wave and they wave back from in the cab?
it is the best, most respectable job i know of.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

i love everything about the job. working with the community alot and the rush you get while on the job is the best.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

fire fighter safety issues. i dont believe they are looking farther down the line in their lives when they do their jobs. always wear SCBA's, overhead obstructions, sound the roof before stepping, always carry a tool, risk alot to save alot, risk little to save little(to an extent).