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

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  • Rick K.

    well how's thing's going up in your neck of the wood's Kathy?

    Oct 8, 2009

  • Rick K.

    well congrlats on the running GOOD JOB!!!As for me been pretty busy with med calls and a few brush fires.Its gettin to be that time of year the nights are getting cooler which mean woodburners and fire places which mean trouble since some dont bother to get them cleaned and checked first.Thinking about getting a boat eor all the rain where getting!Suppose to be around 6" or so now.

    Oct 8, 2009

  • Stefan Hilgers

    hey kathy ,
    i´am really intressted to exchange a patch and a t-shirt with you !!! are you intressdet to ?

    stay save
    stefan

    Aug 8, 2010