Denise

Female

Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

Canada

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Lieutenant

Years in Fire/EMS:

1

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Coxheath Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

4

My Training:

Level 1 Firefighter
Hazmat Operations

About Me:

I'm fairly new to the Department but feel like a family member already. I wish I had done this years ago but family (children) came first. They are old enough now and are very proud of me. My son is in the same department as was my daughter until she moved away.

Day Job:

Property Mapper - Provincial Government - 27 years

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

To serve the community I live in, to help others, the training and the adrenaline rush....the excitement and the comraderie....

Why I Love Fire/EMS

it just feels so right for me! As if it was my calling!

Top Issues Facing Responders:

In our department, because we are volunteer, fundraising is always an issue especially during these trying financial times.

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