Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

1 year

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Crewe Volunteer Fire Dept Crewe,Va

Years With Department/Agency

1

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.crewevfd.org

My Training:

evoc 3&4, emt-b, firefighter 1, nims 100,200,700,& 800. also multilpe other certificates from the nfa online courses.

Day Job:

comminucations dispatcher (911, fire,ems,police)

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

my ex-husband had a massive stroke and the first responders were there for us many times, i decided to join the fire department to give back to my community, however, I love fighting fires just as much as i love being an emt

Why I Love Fire/EMS

knowing that i am doing everything possible to help those in need

Top Issues Facing Responders:

the lack of volunteers (those who actually want to do the job, not just have the title) and up to date equipment in the smaller communities.