Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

4

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Years With Department/Agency

3+

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Murfreesboro Volunteer Rescue, Ahoskie Volunteer Rescue, Lewiston-Woodville Fire&EMS

My Training:

EMT - Intermediate



ICS 100, 200, 700, 800. Also trained in Confined Space and some Water Rescue.

About Me:

Been an Intermediate for alittle over a year, and EMT since 2003. Work for a paid County EMS service in North Carolina.

Day Job:

EMS

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/keri_bain_2007

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Initially as a personal challenge to myself. Then I fell in love with it.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

The feeling you get when you have ACTUALLY made a difference in someone's life!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Biggest issue lately is paid v volunteers. Both are needed, but who really has the time to volunteer anymore? Paid get sover worked and burned out!