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Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function: Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:: Four

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Sullivan Fire

Years With Department/Agency: 4

My Training:: I have a few certs and will be in FF1 and 2 this june. I have my EMT-B as well.

About Me:: I am 18 years old and have lived in sullivan my whole life. I love the fire service and although being a female in a male orientated world is not always easy no one will ever tell me I cant do it because I DO.

Day Job:: Full time Fire Science student

Relationship Status:: Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://www.myspace.com/KeshiLynn

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I wanted to become only a flight paramedic. I was told if I became a Jr. Firefighter would help me get experience in EMS. I didnt however expect to fall in love with Fire service.

Why I Love Fire/EMS: I joined this line of work to help people and thats why I love doing what I do because I save lives, property, and lively hoods.

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At 3:43pm on March 20, 2009, Robert said…: Extraordinary Career. Extraordinary People.

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At 5:52pm on March 12, 2008, cory olson said…: hey thanks for the add be safe out there

At 8:33pm on March 9, 2008, Aric Stewart said…: hey Keshia hope all is well stay safe out here hun

At 6:15pm on March 2, 2008, Firechief2411 said…: Hey kiddo just stoppen by to seed it your day was any better? Keep on fighting the good fight.

At 5:52pm on March 2, 2008, Aric Stewart said…: hey girl hope all is well in your world mine is a little boring right now well stay safe and talk to you later

At 12:06pm on March 2, 2008, Jojo said…: NO! Honey ya I have had felt similar things but it doesn't suck these people are just being a**** nothing more. Be strong and remember the reason you do this its not to keep everyone on your service happy right? I have dealt with something similar if you ever want to talk! My email is barrelgirl_07@yahoo.com

At 10:10am on March 2, 2008, Firechief2411 said…: When you are young the fire service will suck from time to time. It is the nature of the beast. Look just keep on trying, just rember there are other departments out there also. Maybe its time to change if you are that unhappy. Look just keep trying, if not then change.