Keywords

emergency medical services, emergency medical technician, firefighter, nurse, nursing, paramedic

 

Authors

  1. Beach, Patricia Ringos MSN, RN
  2. Armstrong, Allison MHI, RN, NRP

Abstract

Abstract: The first female Chief of the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department is also an RN. Medical calls exceed firefighting calls to fire and rescue departments nationwide. This article highlights her nursing and firefighting career to inspire other nurses toward this and other nontraditional career paths.