Type of Organization

Private EMS

Job Function

EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS), Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

12

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

STAT MedEvac 5, Connellsville, PA

Years With Department/Agency

2 years

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.statmedevac.com

Web Site:

http://www.bellevuevfc.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Willing Hand Hose Company, Montoursville, PA
Loyalsock Volunteer Fire Company, WIlliamsport, PA
Independent Hose Company, South Williamsport, PA
Alpha Community Ambulance, State College, PA
AREA Services, Shamokin, PA
Bloomsburg Hospital ALS, Bloomsburg, PA
Evangelical Community Hospital ALS, Lewisburg, PA
Jersey Shore Area EMS, Jersey Shore, PA

My Training:

PHRN, EMT-P, BVR, BRP, FFI, and whole lot of other pertinent letters after my name. No, i don't consider NIMS to be a certification. neither is ICS. i've had Engine Co Ops I and II, Truck I and II, Rope Rescue I and II, Confined Space Rescue, Trench Rescue, HazMat Technician, Forcible Entry...yadda yadda yadda.

About Me:

started in State College as a volunteer and progressed to flight nurse. full time at STAT MedEvac 5 in Connellsville, PA and part-time at UPMC-Presbyterian in the ED. just joined Bellevue's FD...great bunch of guys.

Day Job:

Flight Nurse, STAT MedEvac

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/fireflightRN

Why I Love Fire/EMS

it never gets old.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

SAFETY. communications. duplication of services.