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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  • Ian McVicar

    Hey You, I finally found some time to check this out, thank you for thinking of me !

    Jan 14, 2009

  • mike 'chevynut" himmel

    hey denise i sent your patch out this morning i was told it will probably take about ten days to get too ya let me know when you finnaly get it and if you have any problems i will send you another one well thanks again stay safe out there hope to hear from ya soon

    mike

    Feb 5, 2009

  • Art Sutherland

    Denise what did you guys think of the Fire Within and do you know how to contact the guy from sydney river that was at the meeting.

    Jun 13, 2009