The Fisher Fire Department has announced the appointment of firefighter/paramedic Leann Foster to the rank of Lieutenant as the EMS Duty Officer. Foster was presented her Lieutenant shield at the start of her shift on Aug. 2 by department Chief Steven Orusa.
Foster
Lieutenant Foster is a 19-year veteran with the department. She is a paramedic, apparatus engineer, acting officer, HAZMAT tech, rope rescue tech, peer fitness trainer and yoga instructor. She leads shift personnel and recruits in physical conditioning. In addition, she is CIT trained and part of the department’s peer support team.
Lieutenant Foster will be assigned to EDO 309, located at Station 392 on 116 Street and Brooks School Road. In addition to all major fire and rescue incidents, she will respond to mental/emotional calls, cardiac arrests, and other serious medical runs. This position also acts as shift coordinator for EMS training and responsibilities in managing on duty injuries, and command functions.