Kate

Female

Richland, WA

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function
Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:
6
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Benton County Fire District 4
Years With Department/Agency
0
My Training:
Fire Cadet; August 2004-June 2006
EMT-B; grad August 2006
Swiftwater Rescue 1st Responder; July 2009
Fire Recruit; April 2011-present
About Me:
I'm your average volunteer who does what they love and loves what they do. Recently graduated from college with a Bachelors in Occupational Health and Safety and just rolling with the punches to see where all this firefighting takes me in the next 20-30 years. If you want to know more, look around my page.
Day Job:
Safety Specialist
Relationship Status:
Single
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I loved what I was learning and doing while in my fire department's high school program and I didn't stop doing it.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
it never gets old
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Scene safety....BSI

I think we have all seen at least one of our own colleagues, know someone or have done it ourselves....jumping into a scene without totally screening the scene for hazards or wearing appropriate PPE.

Comment Wall:

  • Brian Gilbert

    Welcome to ffn

    Apr 23, 2008

  • Roger Waters

    Hi and welcome to Firefighter Nation. This is really a great place to meet and chat with fellow firefighters.

    This is a quick invite to have you join us in our discussion group. The group is for everyone that may have questions or who are looking for help with the firefighter career testing process. The group is called "Firefighter testing help group" Just click the title of the group and you will be taken there.

    Also feel free to add me to your friends list if you fee like it.

    See you there.

    Roger Waters

    Apr 23, 2008

  • Joel Swanson

    Welcome to FFN, Kate!
    Glad to have you onboard here...
    Take Care Out There Now!

    Apr 23, 2008

  • Scott Glynn

    Welcome to FFN Stay Safe!!

    Apr 23, 2008

  • SCOTTIE SMITH

    welcome to FFNhope u enjoy the site feel free to add me as a friend if u want to be safe

    Apr 23, 2008

  • Joel Swanson

    Thanks for the ADD, Kate!
    Have a great evening now!

    Apr 23, 2008

  • Jim aka Bick

    JUST DROPPING BY TO SAY WELCOME TO FFN. I AM SURE YOU WILL ENJOY THE SITE.YOU CAN ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO, AND BE SAFE OUT THERE

    Apr 23, 2008

  • Rob Fritsche

    welcome to ffn, stay safe

    Apr 24, 2008

  • scott kauhn

    welcome to ffn stay safe

    Apr 28, 2008

  • Jerry Moore

    just want to say hi

    Apr 30, 2008

  • Danny

    Hi kate how are ya doing..Just stopped into say hi and welcome to ffn. I have a group for washington state firefighters and ems..feel free to take a look at my page and you will find it..Hello from Kennewick..

    May 1, 2008

  • Ron Maddox

    Welcome to FFN. Be safe and have fun.
    Ron

    May 1, 2008