Amy Kaplan

Female

Rochester

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:
3
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Brighton Fire Department, Brighton, NY
Years With Department/Agency
3
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.brightonfd.org
Web Site:
http://www.brightonambulance.org
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Monroe County Sheriff's Office- Oct. 2004-Current-- Sheriff Explorer
My Training:
Brighton Ambulance Assistant/MFR
EMT-D
NIMS 100, 200, 700
On-Scene Rehab for Emergency Responders- NYSAFS
ICS Radiologic Emergencies
IS-130/190- Wildland Firefighter Type II
NYS Structural Firefighter I
PALS
AHA CPR/BLS Instructor


Monroe County Law Enforcement Explorer Academy Phase I- July 2005
Monroe County Law Enforcement Explorer Academy Phase II- July 2006
National Law Enforcement Explorer Academy- US Military Police at Ft. Leonard Wood- July 2007

College:
Fire Protection Technology, Monroe Community College
Wildland Fire Suppression, Fingerlakes Community College
Paramedic, Erie Community College
Day Job:
EMT: Rural/Metro WNY
Relationship Status:
Single
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.myspace.com/walktrotcanter
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Through elementary, middle, and high school I had a close friend who was a victim of on-going child abuse. I joined Law Enforcement Explorers when I was 14 so I could become more comfortable around police officers and get up the courage to have something done about her situation. After a few years, an arson investigator encouraged me to take a look at the fire service, which in turn later got me into EMS...
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The sense of family, the rush of the pager going off and working a structure fire, being able to do something and not being helpless in a situation
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Senseless animosity within the service based on gender, race, religion, career vs. volunteer, etc.

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  • Bill Claus

    Hi Amy,
    Sounds like you have your future off to a good start. Best of luck to you. Take care and stay safe.

    Apr 6, 2009

  • R Griffin

    be safe!!!

    Sep 11, 2009

  • Jeff

    I grew up in Greece, and my family is back there still.. Best of luck in your career.
    Jeff- B/C in a burb of Chicago

    Dec 26, 2009