Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

8 months

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Granville Vol. Fire Department Co. 17

Years With Department/Agency

2 months

Dept. Web Site:

http://granvillevfd.com

My Training:

CPR, Section (FF) 1, Section 2, EVOC, HAZMAT Ops. and learning as much as possible with every call. EMT, Extrication and Brush Fire Classes are next!

About Me:

I graduated in 2003 with a BA in Psychology, then went on to graduate in 2005 with a Master's Degree in Public Health. I am still at WVU, working in the Pathology Department. My career goals are to get involved in the field of Emergency/Disaster Preparedness and/or Disease Prevention/Epidemiology. I hope to get my EMT training started within the next few months. I am also joining the Mon. Co. brush fire and HazMat teams.

Day Job:

Research, Dept of Pathology, WVU School of Medicine

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/wvuhlthnmusic

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Joining has been a life long dream, and after completing 7 years of college, I finally found the right time, opportunity, and department.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Rewarding and exciting

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety and Funding