Firefighter/Engineer/EMT-B

Hometown:

Canisteo, New York

I Live: (City, State)

North Hornell, New York

Years in Fire/EMS:

22

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:

Went on fire calls with my older brother when I was growing up and got such a rush and just knew then that it was meant for me. I was refused my first application to a local vol. fire co and was so disappointed (this was back when women were not accepted into a mans field of work) that when I asked my brother if I should give up my dream of being a fire fighter he looked at me and said " as stubborn and bullheaded as you are NO WAY go get them" and with his blessing I coutinued until I found a fire dept that would accept my application. And have been doing fire fighting pretty much every since. I want to feel that I can do whatever is needed to help the community out in which I live.We all need to do whatever we can. I can't imagine not doing this type of work now.

Relationship Status:

Married

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

North Hornell Vol. Fire Co. North Hornell, New York

Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Rank/Role There:

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years With This Department/Agency

12

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.northhornellfirecompany.com

Other Past or Current Departments:

South Hornell Vol Fire Company

My Training:

EMT basic, FFI, FFII,

Day Job:

EKG Tech., Sleep Lab Tech., CNA

Personal Site/Profile:

http://myspace.com/numberonefane

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Not enough volunteers to fill the ever growing needs of the communities.

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:

just being able to help people out when in trouble