Greater love have no man...than one who'd lay his life down for his friend! ~ John ???

I Live: (City, State)

The backwaters of A-town

Years in Fire/EMS:

7 and a bit yrs

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:

Originally cause i wanted to show people (mainly my family n friends who said i couldn't do it) that women are not weak! But now i've fallen in love with volunteering and am proud to be able help someone else in their time of need with the expectation of nothing in return!!

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

South Australian Country Fire Service

Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Rank/Role There:

Firefighter, Administrative Staff / Team Member, Other

Years With This Department/Agency

7 and a bit!

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.cfs.sa.gov.au

Web Site:

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My Training:

Level 1 (Basic Fire Fighting)
Level 2 (Supress Wildfire)
Level 3 (Advanced)
Compressed Air Breathing Apperatus
Senior First Aid
Cadet Training Coordinator
Radios/ GRN /Map Reading/ GPS
OHS&W
Off Road Driving/ Driver

About Me:

An aussie gal who grew up in the sticks fighting fires.....then moved to the city to join one of the states busiest brigades. Love being a vollie and proud to be part of such an awesome crew!

Day Job:

Horticultural Support Officer (HSO)!

Personal Site/Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/ruthiecoves85

Top Issues Facing Responders:

In our state...its the increasing time commitments of work, family and life balanced with volunteering....also working with the paid services on the peri-urban interface while maintaining the volunteer spirit!

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:

We are ordinary people....doing extraordinary things!!!