Susan Heikkila

Female

ward, arkansas

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:
8
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Ward Fire Dept
Years With Department/Agency
8
My Training:
intro, woodlands, ppe, first responder, hazmat, nims
About Me:
retired US Army, 21 years. Have own business building and refurbishing miniataure dollhouses and furniture. heavily involved in the Arkansas Falen Firefighters Memorial project.
Day Job:
self employed
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Not a conscioous decision. Mt husband has been a firfighter for nearly 30 years. When I would be out and about with him, the pager would go off (not like he could take me home). I learned the equipment and paperwork, the next thing I knew I was voted on the department.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
it gets in your blood, it's a brotherhood
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Safety, compensation, equipment

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  • Damon Dyer

    Hey girl glad to find you here .

    Aug 29, 2008

  • Ray Edwards

    We will see ya there.I will be the bald one.O.k., that is most of us firefighters.Be safe.Have a great holiday.

    Aug 29, 2008

  • Damon Dyer

    He will be the bald ugly one .

    Aug 30, 2008