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My name is Joy. I am an 18 year old volunteer Firefighter in upstate NY. I have been involved in my FD for almost two years and have taken FFI, Survival, FAST, and just recently took an AVET course at the Fire Academty in Montour Falls.
I am a currently in college and studying English, but I plan on remaining an active memeber in my department when I am home on breaks and such.
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