My Firefighter Nation
Kathryn Shepard
35, Female
Newark, DE
United States
Profile Information:
- Type of Organization
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Job Function
- Firefighter / EMT-Basic
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 4 years
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Aetna Hose Hook & Ladder
- Years With Department/Agency
- 1
- Dept. Web Site:
- http://www.aetnahhl.org
- Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
- West Grove Fire Company, Marydel Fire Company
- My Training:
- Basic Firefighting 2010
Haz-mat Basic Responder 2010
EVO 2010
CPR 2010 - About Me:
- I'm a member of Aetna Hose Hook & Ladder. Stations 7, 8, 9, & 10. Representing 8 house, home of Rescue 8. I joined back in June of 2010. Made my first working house fire back in August of 2010 at 2 am.
- Day Job:
- Rite Aid Pharmacy Tech
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Facebook or Other Online Profile:
- http://www.facebook.com/nvychick07
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- I grew up in the firehouse because both my parents were firefighters and EMT's so the firehouse became home and the members became family so i followed in my parents footsteps.
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- The pride i get from helping people
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- Money to get new gear and trucks, commitment from people who join but then don't stay or show up to any of the calls or anything, and the fact that there are people out there who don't understand what we do. I just wish that there was a way they could understand and support us. We're risking our lives to save others....those who are complete strangers....and people don't support us....i just don't get it.
Mark Fuqua
Mar 24, 2011
DUST
Mar 26, 2011
Scott Taylor
Apr 10, 2011