Elaine Fisher
Elaine Fisher is the recipient of the 2022 Adult Volunteer of the Year Award for Protection.
Elaine Fisher volunteers to help with prescribed fires at the park, and as a retired paramedic, she shares her knowledge of medicine and safety with other team members. She puts emphasis on preventative measures like proper foot care and the importance of hydration. She also describes and demonstrates the many different uses of a cotton bandana that can be stored easily in our fire helmets. Elaine provides thorough and detailed descriptions of how to address medical concerns or situations so all staff can be vigilant, thus highly augmenting the safety of all involved.
During a recent prescribed fire course, Elaine recognized the early signs of dehydration in a student and was able to provide them with quick and effective medical care, which allowed them to be able to safely continue participating in the course. Without her presence in trainings and her involvement as an extra crew member, several of our personnel might have been unable to proceed.
In addition to her countless hours of volunteering during fires, Elaine has also served as medical person at the Engine Academy, a training course focused on wildland fire engines, when hosted at Wekiwa Springs State Park. She has even offered her services for strike teams throughout the entire state, making her an indispensable comrade.
Elaine is always willing to help and contributes greatly to our prescribed fire program. It is always an asset to have someone with her knowledge, skills and abilities on standby. Elaine is professional and adapts well to high stress situations. Thank you, Elaine.
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