Amanda S. Guillot's Page

Hometown:

Westwego, Louisiana

I Live: (City, State)

Chauvin, Louisiana

Years in Fire/EMS:

8 years in Fire/ 4 years as a 1st Responder

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:

I joined the fire service because of the influence I had with my dad being a paid assistant chief with Westwego Fire Department. I remember waking up to calls as a little girl and it was always my dream to follow in his footsteps. So here I am, paid with Little Caillou Fire Department.

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Little Caillou Fire Department

Department Type:

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Rank/Role There:

Secretary / Treasurer, Firefighter, First Responder, Administrative Staff / Team Member

Years With This Department/Agency

3 years

Second Department (if appl.)

Westwego Vol. Fire Dept.

2nd Department Type:

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Rank/Role at Second Department:

Firefighter, First Responder

Years With Second Department/Agency

8 years

Other Past or Current Departments:

Nile Mile Point Vol. Fire Department
Marrero Estelle Vol. Fire Department

My Training:

1st Responder
Firefighter I
HazMat Awareness
HazMat Operations

About Me:

I am 25 years old and wanting to live life to it's fullest, but although I have seen and experienced alot there is still more to learn. We live in a crazy world that we have to learn to live with and adjust to everyday situations and what better place to learn!

Day Job:

Administrative Assistant and Firefighter with Little Caillou Fire Department

Side Jobs or Other Organizations:

None

Personal Site/Profile:

http://myspace.com/firechic9328

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Scene Safety...we must remind all responders over and over that we cannot assist if we become the victim or person in trouble.

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:

Someone said to me Girls Can't Do This, and I love challenges