New Deputy Director Of Robertson County EMA Introduced
ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn Information) – Following the retirement of RL Douglas because the Director of the Robertson County Emergency Administration Company, (full story) and the following appointment of Likelihood Holmes as the brand new director, (full story) now the company has introduced that Amanda Porter will step in as the brand new Deputy Director following Likelihood Holmes.
In 2000, at age 14 whereas nonetheless in highschool, Porter began her profession with the Cross Plains Fireplace Division as a Jr. Firefighter. By 2004 she knew the hearth service was the place she wished to be. After 4 years with the Cross Plains Fireplace Division, Porter transferred to the Greenbrier Fireplace Division the place she volunteered till 2011.
Porter was then supplied a possibility to affix the Metropolis of Springfield as a full-time firefighter the place she would spend the following 13 years.
“All through my 13 years with the town, I used to be in a position to attend coaching and procure many certifications that vary from fundamental firefighting to Fireplace Officer 2. Whereas employed with SFD, I additionally efficiently accomplished the Superior EMT coursework at Volunteer State Neighborhood School and started working at Robertson County EMS,” Porter stated.
In 2017, with cooperation and experience former Director R.L. Douglas and present Director Likelihood Houses, the Robertson County Particular Operations Crew beneath the Emergency Administration Company was reactivated. (full story) Whereas nonetheless with the Springfield Fireplace Division, Amanda joined the brand new EMA crew.
After two years in a volunteer capability with EMA, Porter has now made the leap to grow to be the company’s full-time Deputy Director.
Over time Porter has obtained certifications as TEMA Hazmat technician, Swift water tech, Confined House tech, Trench Rescue tech, together with all required coaching by TEMA for Deputy Administrators.
“I need to thank the county for entrusting me with this nice alternative. I sit up for persevering with to serve the county and its residents simply in a distinct function. I’m very enthusiastic about the way forward for our company and Robertson County,” Porter stated.
“We’re very happy to make this announcement and really feel Amanda Porter will likely be an excellent asset to the company and residents of Robertson County. Amanda was named the function of Deputy Director efficient February twenty fourth. Porter could be reached by phone at 615-384-2186. Her workplace is situated at 1305 hill road in Springfield,” stated EMA Director Likelihood Holmes.
