Type of Organization

EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

EMT - Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

2

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Fairfield Volunteer Rescue Squad

Years With Department/Agency

Less than a month

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.fairfieldrescue.com

Web Site:

http://www.wtgfireresq.org/

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Stuarts Draft Volunteer Rescue Squad:EMT-Basic:2.5 years

My Training:

CPR for Health Care Providers
EVOC
EMT-Basic

About Me:

I am a licensed Early Childhood Education teacher (Prek-3rd). I also work for my local EMS Council as a teaching assistant and state test site assistant. I volunteer with two of my local rescue squads and wouldn't trade it for the world.

Day Job:

Early Childhood teacher and also EMS Council assistant

Relationship Status:

Single

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I have been fascinated with the field of EMS since I was young. After graduating college, I finally had time to devote to becoming an EMT. It is the best decision I have ever made. I wanted to become one to help those in need in my community and to give back.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

I love EMS for the relief we give people when we can help them, for the lives we may save, for the babies we may bring into this world, for all of the experiences I learn from that make me stronger, for being there when people need you the most and the satisfaction of knowing you may have helped make their lives better with your treatment and ability to get them to further medical help. It is very rewarding in so many ways.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

*Lack of adequately trained personnel
*Slow response times
*Inaccessible locations
*Weather issues