Katie Moon

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
EMS Chief / Division Head
Years in Fire/EMS:
32 +
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
North Chilton Fire and Rescue
Years With Department/Agency
7+
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Volunteer: Ballwin Fire Protection District, now known as West County
City of St. Louis EMS, paid staff, R.N. Barnes-Jewish Hospital ER
My Training:
First Responder 1974 ,EMT 1976, Paramedic 1978, RN 1983, ACLS,TNS, TNCCP, CEN, CISM, ABLS
About Me:
I grew up following fire trucks. Of course, way back then, women were NOT allowed. In the 70's I lived in CO where everyone (nearly)volunteered to help the fire department. Always wanted to be a nurse, but took an EMT course and was hooked, apparently for life.
Paramedic followed, then nursing...now again, I'm a volunteer.
Day Job:
Retired ER nurse
Relationship Status:
Divorced
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I went with my dad to fires as a toddler and became interested in rescue and health care early on. I think everyone who can, should contribute to the well-being of the community.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Caring for people and making a difference.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
There are many issues today, but in rural departments, recruiting and retaining volunteers is definitely is an issue, as is training and safety. I want to make sure everyone goes home in good shape after the call is over.

Comment Wall:

  • Adam

    hey!how u doin?

    Aug 6, 2007

  • Adam

    im doin good!!! i dont know why we get dissed over here either!!u ever been here? yes this firefighternation looks like a great place!they finally added the feature to show whos on line. i love it.

    Aug 6, 2007

  • Adam

    oh ok. i love ocean city.atlantic city has a new casinos now.i love the beach.how it out there?

    Aug 6, 2007

  • Katie Moon

    We're rural. Our Station has a 2000 gal tanker, Engine 18 with 1,000 gals, Rescue 18, Old Engine 181 and a brush truck. We have some wicked roads and bad MVC action as a result. Structure fires are down this year from last, but we have mutual aid to help keep us busy. Big timber area, lots of trailers, good people, mostly. Lake Mitchell is about 30 min. away..in St. 9's area. Gulf Shores is about 31/2 hours away. Life is good.
    NJ looks gorgeous going through on a train.

    Aug 6, 2007

  • Huw Jones

    Your Welcome

    Aug 6, 2007

  • Shaun

    Thanks for the comments. Take care and I hope you have a great week.

    Aug 29, 2007

  • Dan

    yes I see that

    Sep 1, 2007

  • Tom Truman

    Pic’s of the 9/11 Memorial Service aboard the USS MIDWAY
    I was Honored to be asked to do some of the "Reading of the Names"

    Have A Great Week Ahead,,
    Hugs TOM


    Sep 9, 2007

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    Oct 6, 2007

  • Timothy

    Hey Katie, thanks for the comments and yes we have seen a lot of changes. Hope you have a great holiday.

    Nov 13, 2007

  • Andrew Moon

    Hi Miss Katie how are you.

    Nov 15, 2007

  • Richard

    it was ok had to spend it with Family. Hope yours was good

    Nov 25, 2007

  • YOU GO, WE GO

    i dont serve the delhi area, but i do respond to a few calls there when needed. if a fire breaks out, or theres a vehicle accident in delhi, i will resond to it.

    Dec 11, 2007

  • Mike W.

    Stay safe Katie and remember "Everybody Goes Home"

    Jan 28, 2008

  • Justin Payne

    just wanted to drop in and say hello

    Feb 8, 2008

  • Peter Lupkowski

    Thanks for the add. It's been a long road...
    Stay safe

    Feb 11, 2008

  • Jay

    Hey Katie,

    Hope your staying safe down there in Alabama

    Feb 12, 2008

  • Michael

    Hello Sister Moon from your hometown STL

    Jun 1, 2008

  • Michael

    Hey sister moon e mail your address and I will send u a Medic 13 or Medic 12 patch which ever u like. Yeah ST. Louis is growing like crazy. They r really cleaning the city up little by litte. U should come to the 25th Anv Fire Engine Rally on sept 6th. www.GreatFireEngineRally.com Well I am good Freinds with Tim Gash. I dont know whom else u might know. Just ask. Things are changing for the better with the Dept. Are shifts are changing to every other weekend off. We got raises. And uniforms are changing with class A for everyone in July. We are getting three more Medic units. And we are buying new Medic units. Kim Bacon went to West County Fire Ems Art Young Loss his Paramedic Licence

    Jun 3, 2008

  • Katie Moon

    Thanks for the news! Say hi to Tim and whoever else might still be around. Guess there wouldn't be many from '78 to the early 80's, though I know a bunch from the old ER at Barnes-Jewish.
    Will keep September in mind. That time of year is good to visit. Believe it or not, STL is hotter and more humid than central Alabama!

    Jun 3, 2008

  • Katie Moon

    p.s. It's long overdue for EMS to be treated better!

    Jun 3, 2008

  • Michael

    Hello Sister Moon I just rembered some names u might know. Bill Barnett, Jim Figline, Mark Sweeny, Kittie

    Jun 5, 2008

  • Michael

    I sure will. Hey I didnt get your address on my email though try to send it again and I will send u a Medic 13 patch. Yeah it is John Fieglin my bad. He is a crew cheif on Medic 2 right now.

    Jun 6, 2008

  • Michael

    Hey Katie I told John Fuigline u said hello he said hello back and he remembers u. Donald Jones still works here. And Chief Hardy he might retire this year.

    Jun 9, 2008

  • Michael

    I will tell them all . Mark Sweeny said to tell u hell and so did

    Jun 10, 2008

  • Michael

    Mark Sweeny said to tell u heelo and Kitty to. Theirs not many others her that u know any more.

    Jun 10, 2008

  • Katie Moon

    Thanks! Say hi for me and pass the site along. Would love to hear from them.

    Jun 11, 2008

  • Michael

    Hey Katie I was woundering if u got the patch from me yet?
    Also have u sent one out to me yet?

    Jun 20, 2008

  • Katie Moon

    No, not yet. I'll send yours as soon as I get your address!
    Stay cool and safe!
    Thanks,
    K

    Jun 21, 2008

  • Michael

    Hey Katie your friend Mike here. R u still looking for a patch to send me in return for the medic13 patch I sent u?

    Jul 17, 2008

  • Michael

    Katie I checked my messages . And I am sorry u never did give me your address. I must have thought I sent u one. Sorry I will mail u a medic 12 or medic 13 patch which ever u like. let me know. Sorry again. My address is Michael Wojick 5316 Blow St. ST. Louis MO 63109

    Jul 18, 2008

  • Michael

    Hey Katie I got the cool patch today . Thanks a buch. I will mail out the Medic 12 patch today. Just so u know it was designed because of the grave yard up their on w florissant. And we wanted to keep the history of the old EMS patch. If you have others to trade I have Medic 13 and Medic 10 has a new one coming out this month. Just in case u didnt her. A maplewood FF/Paramedic was shot and killed today along with two police officers wounded responding to a truck fire .

    Jul 21, 2008

  • catfish

    just wanted to say hello

    Jul 22, 2008

  • Charlie

    never heard of Kerry.....and I was on Hillsboro Fire for 20 years -- why didnt you volunteer??....know ReynoldsCreek area very well!!....have a good one!!

    Jul 22, 2008

  • Katie Moon

    Actually, I tried to apply at Hillsboro. No one seemed interested. I worked in the ER at Barnes-Jewish and probably wouldn't have had a lot of time.
    Kerry was at Wildwood or Chesterfield last I heard.

    Jul 22, 2008

  • Don 5271

    Yes that was very sad and tagic. Here is an update off my website if your interested.

    http://www.emstube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=de9d18c350cdf64c5aa3

    Don

    Jul 22, 2008

  • Don 5271

    Thanks, and oh I know, that video is so funny lol

    Jul 23, 2008

  • Tim

    Hi Katie,

    Dam, havent heard or seen you in years and years...do you remember me? Of course Im much older and not wiser but still in the biz...I saw your pic and that brought back memories.....hope to hear from you love.

    Tim G

    Jul 23, 2008

  • Chan Rivera

    G M and hi welcome from NY

    Jul 24, 2008

  • Chan Rivera

    thank you for the add be safe "Chan"

    Jul 24, 2008

  • Chan Rivera

    G M Katie want to say hello to you

    Jul 25, 2008

  • Michael

    Hey girl did u get the patch. I have a new one coming out in Aug

    Jul 30, 2008

  • catfish

    thank you

    Aug 4, 2008

  • ENGINEMAN64

    Thanks u stay safe to

    Aug 27, 2008

  • Alessandro

    If you come in Sicily on holiday a day, I hope that you alerts me so we salute you as colleagues and friends of FFN

    Sep 18, 2008

  • Jay

    Thank you, same to you

    Dec 22, 2008