Ida's Page

Hometown:

Glen Burnie, MD

I Live: (City, State)

Baltimore, MD

Years in Fire/EMS:

16

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:

I initially took the EMT class so I could expand my medical knowledge and know what to do in an emergency. My partner was a volunteer firefighter and I decided why waste this training? So I joined the local volunteer fire company and took advantage of every class I could!

Relationship Status:

Married

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Ferndale Volunteer Fire Department

Department Type:

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Rank/Role There:

Lieutenant, EMT - Basic

Years With This Department/Agency

16

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.geocities.com/ferndalevfc/

Second Department (if appl.)

Odenton Volunteer Fire Department

2nd Department Type:

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Rank/Role at Second Department:

EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years With Second Department/Agency

3

Web Site:

http://www.ovfc28.org/

My Training:

EMT-B, Cardiac Rescue Technician (EMT-I), Crisis Intervention. Basic Firefighting, Special Fires, Tactics, Pumps & Haz-Mat.

After about a year, I soon discovered that I sucked royally as a firefighter and stuck to EMS!

About Me:

I'm happily married with no children by choice. The only mothering I do is to my cat. I've worked in health care all my life. I love to learn and I'm always taking a class in something. I'm also a movie & internet freak. My husband just retired from the Baltimore City Fire Dept. after 32 years.

Day Job:

Medical Coder

Side Jobs or Other Organizations:

I was also a cardiology/EEG tech at BWMC (formerly North Arundel Hospital) for 19 years before transferring to my current job.

Personal Site/Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/clooneyfan

Top Issues Facing Responders:

People calling the ambulance for non-emergent illnesses and injury (i.e. a hang nail )

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:

I quit in 1995 to pursue my education. The best part was helping people and the network of loyal friends I met!