Danielle’s Story
I knew I wanted to help people. Becoming a paramedic was a natural fit, I love knowing that I can make someone’s bad day better by showing up for them.
It was my husband’s job that brought us to Manitoba, and when we arrived, I discovered that there were opportunities here to build on my skills as a primary care paramedic.
Over the past ten years, I have been working out of the local EMS station in a small rural community. The station is just a few blocks from where I live and I love the team I work with; we get along so well. That relationship is so important because we need to be able to trust each other and respond to any kind of emergency.
“Knowing I have the skills and ability to help someone is a really rewarding part of my job. And no two days are ever the same.”
Working in a rural community means that sometimes paramedics are the closest resource. An Emergency Room is often quite a distance away from our calls, so I’m glad to be able to use the full scope of my skills and interventions to help people until we arrive at a hospital. I also think the diversity of the calls we respond to – from residential to industrial and commercial – brings new challenges that expand our skills and experience.
Knowing I have the skills and ability to help someone is a really rewarding part of my job. And no two days are ever the same.
Manitoba opened many doors for us. We started a family here, found friends that feel like family and became heavily involved in community sports and activities.
With a lake only 20 minutes away in either direction, we have easy access to fishing, hiking, camping, hunting and boating. Our girls keep busy with hockey and baseball, and the cost of activities are affordable here, so it’s manageable to keep them active in extra-curriculars.
We have truly made Manitoba our home.
When you’re a first responder in a small community, people know who you are and appreciate the work you do. I’m really proud that I am able to serve my community. It’s a great honour.
I always dreamed of being a paramedic and watching my family grow up the same way I did—always outdoors with plenty of room for adventure. I feel like we are living that vision in a community that I’m so proud to call home.
-Danielle
