What State do you live in?

CA

Type of Organization

Volunteer Fire Department

Job Function

Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

2 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Valerie

Years With Department/Agency

2

Dept. Web Site:

http://Arcatafire.org

Web Site:

http://arcatafire.org

My Training:

Volunteer Logistics Unit, fire photography. SCBA, rehab and decon.

About Me:

I'm a photographer, about two years ago I was offered a position with the District after they saw some of my work. Previously photographed for our local Honor Guards and K-9 Units.

Day Job:

Retail, petsitting, photography.

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://Vantage Point.Photos By Valerie Hanson and fb page, Valerie ...

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To serve the community, but even more so to be able to give back to and support our FF and EMTs.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

10 + members of my family are in the field. 1 Hotshot, 1 engineer, 1 Aviation SAR and the rest are LEOS. And you get to help people.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Internal politics, cancer.