Type of Organization

EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid

Job Function

EMT - Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

14

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

West Shore EMS, Camp Hill PA

Years With Department/Agency

2.3 yrs

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.wsems.org

Web Site:

http://www.duncannonfire.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

New Bloomfield Fire Dept,
Duncannon EMS,
South Central EMS,
East Pennsboro EMS,
New Bloomfield EMS.

My Training:

EMT-B and the basics needed for PA EMS. Very limited FF training due to lack of time with children and multiple jobs.

About Me:

I started with a volunteer in 1992 as a 1st Responder. After two years of experience I obtained my EMT Cert with the PA DOH in 1994 and ran as a volly until 1997 when I became paid with South Central EMS and I have been running with them since. I have been paid with several other companies as listed above. I am currently a paid EMT with West Shore EMS in Camp Hill Pennsylvania. I am also a volunteer FF / EMT with Duncannon Fire Company in Duncannon, PA (Perry County). The home of the Almighty 2 House.
I plan on attending HACC within the next five years to work on obtaining my EMT-P for the state.

You can catch me on myspace @ myspace.com/emt_siggy Feel free to add me!!

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://myspace.com/emt_siggy

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My dad was a FF in Colonial Park when I was a kid. I grew up in the firehouse so that is something that I always wanted to do. After being in a serious MVA in 87 I decided that I wanted to help others as I was helped. I started as a junior FF and moved into EMS. I have not been able to get away since.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

helping those that need it. Whether that is taking a "boo boo" to the hospital in an ambulance or helping someone in a crash, either way it makes one feel a sense of accomplishment.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of volunteers and the dangers facing the responders