Holly Marie K.

54, Female

St. Louis, MO

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function: Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:: 12
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Mehlville Fire Protection District
Years With Department/Agency: 11
Dept. Web Site:: http://www.mehlvillefirefighters.com
My Training:: I am certified as a Tech in Rope Rescue, Swift Water, Swift Water Boat Operator, and Confined Space. I am also Haz Mat Awareness and Operations.
In Sept. 2009 I became the first female engineer in the department. I am currently going to school to to earn my BA with my minor in Fire Administration
About Me:: I joke that I saw Towering Inferno as a kid and thought cool I want to do that when I grow up. But it was more than that I listened to stories from my dad and grandpa and thought cool I want to do that when I grow up. I wish my dad could have lived to see me do this but that wasn't to be.
Relationship Status:: Single
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I am a forth generation fire fighter. Do I really need to say more? I love what I do and doing what I always wanted to do.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Working with in our budgets to serve the community while keeping in mind the economic times we are facing.