Krista Hohenberg Weeks

Female

Richland, WA

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function: Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:: 3
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: BCFD4
Years With Department/Agency: 3 cumulative
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Volunteer fire fighter
My Training:: CPR/AED, medic first aid washington state, bloodborn pathogens, health physics, OSHA certified general industry, 40 Haz waste certified, competent person for fall protection, crane and rigging, excavation and trenching, work as safety representative for Federal government.
About Me:: I'm married with two adult children
Day Job:: Safety representative for the federal government
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I became a volunteer fire fighter 29 years ago, I love the work and physical demands. My uncle was a Battalion Chief, and another uncle a fire fighter...i grew up listening to their stories and wanted to be a part of it. Now my daughter is a volunteer fire fighter/EMT at the same station I was. Rejoined the department as a volunteer firefighter.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: It's an awesome job done by the most carering/bravest people
Top Issues Facing Responders:: In this economy budget and man power