Type of Organization

EMS/Rescue Squad/Hospital EMS - Paid

Job Function

EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years in Fire/EMS:

18 1/2

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

A & B Ambulance Service

Years With Department/Agency

15

Web Site:

http://www.hopewellems.com/

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Hopewell Emergency Crew

My Training:

Emt-I, CPR, ACLS, BTLS, PALS, cave rescue, vertical rescue, cave rescue, swift water rescue, search and rescue, vehicle extrication

About Me:

I was raised an Army brat and lived all over the USA. I graduated from h.s. in Heidelberg, Germany. I now live in Virginia. I have been with my husband 18 years. He is a paramedic. We have a daughter that was born in 2005. We have a chocolate lab, a golden retriever, and two cats.

Day Job:

EMT-I

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://momofmojo.blogspot.com/

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I always wanted to work in the medical field. I went to my local rescue squad to take a CPR class and was invited to ride along. I rode along the next weekend and have been doing this every since.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love being on the road and helping others.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety, whether it's a domestic dispute we are responding to, a MVA, people's pets, or contagious diseases.