Sophomore nursing major Ashley Johnson volunteers at the local fire department, which is volunteer only. Part of her job is to go around to each truck, inspecting all equipment to ensure that all the correct supplies and amounts are ready for when a call is placed. Depending on the type of call, she and another volunteer who can operate the vehicle (someone over 21) will use either the fire truck or the medical truck to respond. When there are no calls, and after all of the supplies have been checked, it is not uncommon for Johnson to do homework.Ashley Johnson takes coworker’s blood pressure as part of her job. Aside from checking the oxygen tank itself, Johnson ensures the integrity of the straps so it does not fall during a call. Johnson searches through the supply box to ensure the correct amount of items are there. Johnson checks the oxygen bag in the medical bag. Aside from ensuring there are enough supplies, she must also confirm that all the equipment is working properly.
Xander Ordinola is a mass communication major with an emphasis in photography. He has worked with the Accent before as a lead reporter but this year he is taking on the position of photo editor. Xander is the guy who is always with a camera in his hand, recording all school events as a photojournalist.