My Firefighter Nation
Michele
Female
Helix, Oregon
United States
Profile Information:
- Type of Organization
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Job Function
- Fire Chief / Chief of Department, EMS Chief / Division Head
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 20 years
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Helix, Oregon
- Years With Department/Agency
- 10 years
- Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
- District 12A Training Association
Apple Valley City Fire Department
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
San Bernardino County Fire Dept. - My Training:
- FF2, EMT-B, Instructor 1 And you get the idea, 20 years of training adds up to a really long boring list of classes and certificates.
- About Me:
- Let's see, I grew up as the Captain's daughter, swore to myself that I would never work in the same station as my step dad because of the headaches that would cause. But about 6mos after turning 18, I couldn't stand to not be a part of it so I joined the local PCF station where he was also a Captain. Needless to say, there were challenging times but I wouldn't change it. I met my husband of 18 years in that dept. and got my first taste of the being a firefighter. The rest is history you might say. Over the course, I've tried to give up suppression because as a Mom it can be dangerous and little ones made it difficult to respond as much as I would have liked. I went into prevention and all the while my heart ached to be back on the engines. Following my heart, I returned to the suppression end of it and continued to work hard and to learn a lot. Recently I was promoted to Fire Chief. Now I'm REALLY working hard and learning A LOT! :) So in a nutshell, there's the Cliffnote version of my story. Zip me an email if you have any questions or comments.
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Facebook or Other Online Profile:
- http://myspace.com/trooperchelly
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- It's in my blood. My Dad is a retired Captain for the Space Shuttle Rescue Team at Edwards AFB. After experiencing the fire service through him I knew there was nothing else that would satisfy me.
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- being able to help my neighbor when no one else can.
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- Being everything to everyone at any time and being good at it.
AFD
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