My Firefighter Nation
Jennifer King
Female
North Florida
United States
Profile Information:
- Type of Organization
- Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
- Job Function
- Lieutenant
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 17
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Tallahassee Fire Department
- Years With Department/Agency
- 12
- Dept. Web Site:
- http://www.tfdfire.com or http://www.talgov.com/fire/
- Web Site:
- http://www.co.jefferson.fl.us/fire-rescue.htm
- Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
- 7 years with Tallahassee Memorial Hospital - EMT/Paramedic,
Lake Iamonia Volunteer Fire Department- 5 years - My Training:
- Firefighter, Engineer, Paramedic,FO1, Haz Medic
Tallahassee FD covers about 702 sq miles and serves approx. 272,000 residents,the State Capitol, 2 Universities & 1 state college. We have about 280 online personnel working out of 15 stations.We have the regional HazMat Team, USAR team, a Technical Rescue Team, and an award winning Extrication Team.We have 6 ALS stations. My '2nd' home was Station 6 for almost 10 years.I was moved to station 3 from there and now find myself on a floating shift, but enjoying it. - About Me:
- I love working in the capital city, but live a half hour away in Monticello with my husband, 2 horses and 6 cats. I love my job. Was recently promoted to Lieutenant after enjoying the past 6 years as an Engineer...more adventures to come!!
- Day Job:
- Tallahassee Fire Department
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Facebook or Other Online Profile:
- http://Facebook
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- Once it gets in you- there is NO getting rid of it. It's the best dang job there is!
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- Too many reasons to list
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- terrorism, safety issues, local and governmental support especially during difficult economic times
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