Type of Organization

EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

Secretary / Treasurer, Lieutenant, EMT - Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

8th year

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Keansburg, NJ

Years With Department/Agency

8th year

About Me:

I am a NJ state EMT and I am the Treasurer/Financial Secretary. I am also in my second year as 1st Lt. and will be Captain next year.

Day Job:

Coordinator of Resident Services for a Transisional Housing Program for homeless women with children

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/gusndeb

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My father has been a volunteer fire fighter all my life. When the Fire Department took over the town EMS they recruited their exempt fireman to join the EMS. My father was one of them. Once my father joined then my husband did and shortly after I did.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping others

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Keeping members and getting new members.