Erika Kirkman

47, Female

Camano Island, Washington

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Driver / Engineer
Years in Fire/EMS:
9
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Camano Island Fire and Rescue
Years With Department/Agency
9
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.camanofire.com
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Rural Metro Pacific Northwest Division
My Training:
Firefighter I
Vehicle Extracation Technician
Marine Rescue Technician
Academy Instructor
Instructor I
ITAC Incident Management
EMT-B
NFA-Incident Command and Control
NFA-Safety Officer
Arson Invsestigation
HazMat Ops
AHA CPR/FIRST AID Instructor
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I grew up in the fire service...my dad was a firefighter. I tried to do other things out of college, but I came back to what I knew and felt in my heart.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
we get to make bad situations better.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
In our department....ADEQUATE STAFFING. STAFFING STAFFING STAFFING.

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  • Capkurt

    I'd love to be doing that! Except I have to stay off my feet for 2 weeks and it would be awfully difficult to get around when I have to recycle the beer!

    Jul 22, 2008

  • Shawn

    LOL, not my fault just born that way =)

    Jul 22, 2008

  • Capkurt

    I go back on light duty this Wednesday. Filing, phone calls and lots of other exciting tasks await me!

    Aug 25, 2008