When: 1995 – 1999 Role: Volunteer Fire Fighter (served as Secretary from 1997-1999) Duties: First responder to various emergencies: grass & structure fires; motor vehicle accidents; medical emergencies; violent events where medical attention could have been needed (suicides, assaults, etc.) CPR & First aid certified Hazardous material event certified Liaise with Collin County ARES during… Continue reading Blue Ridge Fire Department
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Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES)
When: 1995 – present Role: Volunteer Duties: Provide emergency communications for Collin and Denton Counties in north Texas. Participate in emergency drills and simulated events. Assist government entities with communications backup for special events where using police and/or fire communications would not be practical (i.e. Plano Balloon Festival, etc.). Act as a storm spotter during… Continue reading Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES)