Christine Bentley's Page

Hometown:

BostonvMA, Santa Barbara CA, Melbourne FL

I Live: (City, State)

North Plainfield NJ

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:

Initially for the excitment of saving others and serving the community. When I was 12 y.o I witnessed SWAT operations for a hostile hostage (William Cruise) situation in Palm Bay, FL (killed 2 local police officers). I remember thinking as my Mom and I were serving the Medics and FF's, standing by, coffee (Literally in our front yard), watching the SWAT team land on the bank and repell down the side of the bank, infront of our house, "That's what I wanna do when I grow up!". LOL
But also being raised in the valley in California. I remember numerous evacuations of our neighborhood for fires fueled by the San Andreas winds coming down the valley. Both of which professions intrigued me so I decided to follow it. I didn't agree with a lot of the politics of the State Police, hence why I followed my first choice once accepted into the Fire Academy.

Relationship Status:

Single

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Boston, MA

Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Rank/Role There:

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Firefighter, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Auxiliary/On Scene Support, Fire Buff / Fire Enthusiast, Retired

Years With This Department/Agency

6

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.bostonfire.com

2nd Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Rank/Role at Second Department:

Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Firefighter, First Responder, 911 Operator/Dispatcher, Fire Buff / Fire Enthusiast

Other Past or Current Departments:

Vol. Fire Storm of 98' Brevard Co. FLA
9/11 Ground Zero recovery efforts

My Training:

FF I & II, SCBA, Haz-Mat, EMT-B, 1st Responder

About Me:

Started the Police Academy for the Massachusetts State Police in early 1996--soon after gained acceptance to the Fire Academy. Proceeded to discontinue the Police Academy, and go straight through the Fire Academy. Graduating 8th in my class, leaving the Dept in 99 for a job related injury and losing my fiance in the Line of Duty in Worcester MA

Day Job:

Senior Consultant for a large east coast expidited delivery company

Side Jobs or Other Organizations:

Consultant to many, Pain in the ass to others, Waitress/Bartender, Chef, Business Development Professional

Personal Site/Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/bahstunlassy

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of interdepartmental communication, in regards to experiences in the field and continued training in progress through-out career. If we were to make all information regarding incidents involving a LODD, or near miss's it would save lives! Learn from our Brothers and Sisters mistakes!!!!!!!!!!

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:

THE RUSH of running in while everyone else is running out...oh and one more thing...gotta love that smell!!!!