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Kathy Appleby

Female

Laurel, NY

United States

Profile Information:

What State do you live in?: NY
Type of Organization: Volunteer Fire Department
Job Function: Firefighter/Driver Operator
Years in Fire/EMS:: 20
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Mattituck Fire Dept
Years With Department/Agency: 5 months
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Shirley Community Ambulance - 1984-1986
Manorville Community Ambulance1986-1993
Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corp1988-1993
Wading River Fire Department-2005, 2008-2013
Mattituck Fire Department-2013 to present
My Training:: EMT-CC
Firefighter 1
R.I.T (AKA F.A.S.T)
HazMat Tech
Heavy Rescue
Registered Nurse
Certified Open Water Scuba Diver
About Me:: Divorced x 1 yr, 3 daughters ages 17, 20, and 21. Have a wonderful boyfriend (who is recently elected 32 of the Mattituck FD, Long Island, NY). I was elected Secretary of the department even tho Ive been in for only 5 monthd. I have also earned the nickname "Maverick" thanks to the ble jumpsuit I wear for EMS calls (and looks like a flight suit from Top Gun). I am also on the Truck side of the department.
Day Job:: Peconic Bay Medical Center ER in Riverhead, NY (630p - 730a)
Relationship Status:: In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Because I enjoy volunteering and helping out my community. Have always enjoyed being in the medical/fire service. My cousin got me started when i was 16 and have always loved it. i was out for 10yrs when i had kids but missed it greatly so i came back.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: I have always enjoyed working in this field
Top Issues Facing Responders:: getting enough people to volunteer their time to respond to calls

Comment Wall:

SHAMS

welcome to this big family
be safe & have fun

Jun 7, 2009
Leo Cartwright

Hi there Kathy; I’m Leo from Australia, Paramedic; Welcome to FFN hope U enjoy the site and gather many friends during your stay. If you read my profile and think that I am suited; please feel free to add me to your collection of FFN friends. If I have not added you as a friend, it’s because I have reached my Max and I am waiting for members to reply to me.
I also collect Patches and badges and would love to show one of yours in my collection. I am looking for Police, Medical, Ambulance, S&R; Dispatcher & Fire Service patches. If U are interested, or U know someone in these groups please contact me. My Email is lecar1@bigpond.net.au
If you fell like sending me one of your Service patch … don’t be shy….
My address is:-
Leo J. Cartwright
246 Kay Street
TRARALGON
VICTORIA 3844
AUSTRALIA Cheers Leo

Jun 7, 2009
Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

Kathy, Welcome to the FF Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Takes a bit to kinda figure it all out but you will be glad you did. Have fun and look around.

Chief William Sharp
Southern Oregon Coast

Jun 7, 2009
Mark Earle

Welcome to FF Nation, Hope you enjoy the website. I look forward to chatting with you sometime.

Jun 18, 2009
rescueortruck

hey thanks for the invite. you guys have a real nice rescue squad. if there is any way you could get your hands on a copy of the specs i would love to look at them

Jun 21, 2009
rescueortruck

the hevy rescue and the ambo would be great

Jun 21, 2009
AFD

Thank You kathy :o)
for your info and your photos are Great !
Stay Safe Sister God Bless ya
have a wonderful week ...Anthony

Jun 23, 2009
Bull

Thanx for adding me as your friend!!!

Jun 24, 2009
rescueortruck

Hey thanks for your time my email is stgcop@yahoo.com
and thanks again

Jun 24, 2009
Rick K.

thanks for the addy!have a great day !

Oct 1, 2009

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