Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

Probie

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

OWL VFD - Station 12!

Years With Department/Agency

1

Dept. Web Site:

http://www1.owlvfd.org/

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Member, Fire and Iron (FIFL!) Station 161 http://www.fireandiron161.com/

My Training:

currently in EMT-B class, state test June 8th!
firefighter I/II - starts July 12, 2010
CPR and HAZMAT certified
ICS IS-100a and 200a, NIMS IS-700a, NRF IS-800b, Infection Control, CISM

Day Job:

paralegal and computer nerd

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.facebook.com/bethity

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Had some major negative events in my life; decided to counteract with positive changes

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Team, education, fulfillment, friendships, challenge to myself - both mental and physical

Top Issues Facing Responders:

For me at this stage: balance between school, duty time, work and family.