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Type of Organization: EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function: EMT - Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:: less than a year

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Parkwood Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency: since June 2007

My Training:: EMT Basic

About Me:: i've been volunteering as an emt-basic since june (ish) and i'm starting up with an emt-i class this march. i love what i'm doing right now, hope to keep on with it for at least another year or so while i figure out what to do with my life. want to be more confident as an emt but am sure that will come in time!

Day Job:: student at UNC, also part-time secretary and baller

Relationship Status:: In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: wanted a chance to help out my community in a meaningful way, ready to get my start in healthcare and start interacting with patients
i also preesh the uniform.

Why I Love Fire/EMS: getting a good call and being useful.

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At 2:02pm on April 15, 2009, Robert said…: Extraordinary Career. Extraordinary People.

We are offering opportunities for full pay and benefits WHILE WE TRAIN YOU to become a professional Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician! These entry level positions require no previous experience. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. A GED is acceptable.

Our 450 career men and women Firefighters/Emergency Medical Technicians are dedicated to protecting lives. Few careers can offer such a challenging and meaningful mission in an atmosphere of teamwork and camaraderie. Prince William County, VA, pop. 380,000, is a large and diverse community located 35 miles southwest of Washington, D. C. We are a growing organization with tremendous learning and promotional opportunities.

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