My life has given me the opportunity to experience both prosperity and struggle. the last few years have been the most difficult of my life, facing many medical and financial hardships within my immediate family. These difficulties have hardened my intent and purpose to help those who need it most when they feel like their world is crumbling around them. As a full time Firefighter/EMT for Sky Valley fire I can and will continue to bring a positive never quit attitude, compassion, an irrationally hard work ethic,extensive knowledge and experience as well as a strong need for constant improvement and community first service no matter the obstacles faced.
Responded to emergencies on shift and off shift, coordinated training events, taught various open enrollment and department classes. Multiple wildland fire deployments in WA, OR, and CA. Lead instructor and operator for live fire training facility. Small tools maintenance and repair lead and ran the hose and nozzle committee. In addition I've been Drill master for recruit academy since 2019, receiving a Commendation letter from the Fire Chief in 2020. Regularly volunteering for public events like Gold Dust days and the annual Ho-Ho run.
As a stay at home parent, I provided a safe, compassionate and positive environment for my 3 kids. Responsibilities include Homeschooling with all three kids maintaining a 4.0 GPA and performing above grade level, facilitating age-appropriate emotional and physical development, physical education, problem solving, and independent skill development. I also provided nutrition and companionship.
As owner of Francis Fabrication and Engineering I was in charge of advertising, development of customer base, customer service, assisting customers with product development, design as well as fabrication and welding within the often tight time and financial constraints of the customer. Additional responsibilities included equipment maintenance and repair and field service.
Problem solving, critical thinking, a sense of calm under stress, mechanical aptitude, equipment maintenance & repair, building construction, interpersonal communication, compassion, teaching, mentorship, fabrication, multi process welding, emergency response, Technical rescue, Driver/Operator, Live fire instructor, Drill master, extensive SCBA knowledge, FF survival, SCBA air conservation