Captain Jenner

45, Female

Upstate NY

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Captain

Years in Fire/EMS:

6

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Fort Johnson Fire Company

Years With Department/Agency

6

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.fortjohnsonfire.com

My Training:

Firefighter I
Firefighter II
Haz-Mat
Water Supply
Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
Pump Operators
Fire Investigation
Fire Officer
Fire Police
Clandestine Awareness
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Firefighter Survival
ICS 100, 200, 700
Animals in Disaster Situations
Wildland Firefighting
Vehicle Extrication
Alternate Fuel Systems

About Me:

My first call was a backbreaking brushfire in sweltering heat. I'm talking about indian tanks and steep inclines here. I was one of the last three firefighters out after we extinguished the fire completely and the Chief took me aside and asked me if the experience made me want to quit. My response? "Hell no!" After almost 6 years in the fire service, I feel that firefighting is in my blood, it's something I could never deny nor get away from. I love it. I was promoted to Lieutenant two years ago and this year became 1st Captain. I've also served as Financial Secretary for three years and am on the Board of Directors. The best part about this story goes back to that brushfire, my first call. It was there I met and fell in love with my now husband! :)

Day Job:

Pet Rescue

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.roverpatchrescue.net

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Actually it happened more as a fluke than anything. I was always interested in firefighting but never even considered it for myself until a volunteer suggested I give it a try. It turned out I had a lot more heart than the person who got me into the fire company!!

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Knowing that some gave all, just doing what they do.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

I see a lot of leniency... things not being done as safely as it can be, companies growing complacent, always expecting a call to be nothing out of the ordinary. This is a dangerous job, firefighters (paid and volunteer alike) need to wake up and realize that you can't let your guard down, you can't freelance on fire scenes and that fire departments are not social clubs. It's a job and needs to be treated as one.

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