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The 19 lost in the Arizona Fire
Started this discussion. Last reply by captnjak Jul 10, 2013. 9 Replies 0 Likes
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Profile Information
- Type of Organization
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Job Function
- Firefighter
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 3 weeks
- Years With Department/Agency
- 3 weeks. Initial Attack Firefighter, thirtymile Fire, killed 7-10-01
- Dept. Web Site:
- http://www.karenleefitzpatrick.com
- Web Site:
- http://www.karenleefitzpatrick.com
- Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
- Initial Attack, Thirtymile fire 7-10-01
- My Training:
- USFS June 2001
- About Me:
- I was 18 years old, when I reported to the Thirtymile fire, my third and last fire. I was very known in the community and on my campus as a writer, public speaker, singer, muscian, athlete and female weight lifter.
I am 5'8", size six...power packed, if I do say so myself. See "Cards Of Death," Thirtymile Fire book.
- Day Job:
- Barista, Valerie's Espresso, Yakima WA
- Relationship Status:
- Single
- Facebook or Other Online Profile:
- http://www.karenleefitzpatrick.com
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- "I had a desire to use my strength and speed to be a good firefighter, and possibly save lives at times."
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- Although I was told by my coaches I could train and succeed in the Olympics, I would rather use my strength and speed to save lives.
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- The Thirtymile Fire. See the book: "The Thirtymile Fire...Chronicles of Bravery and Betrayal," by John Maclean and "Angel Promises...Remembering the Youngest Firefighter."
Top issues: The now historic Thirtymile fire 7-10-01. See the book: "The Thirtymile Fire...Chronicles of Bravery and Betrayal," by John Norman Maclean and "Angel Promises...Remembering the Youngest Firefighter."--Pleasant Word
Job Shadow: Yakma City Fire Department. Planned to work there after the USFS, and more training. "Could hardly wait to drive that fire truck!"
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The 19 Firefighters in Arizona
Posted on July 5, 2013 at 4:16pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Wow...19 deaths of the Hot Shots in Arizona! On the ten year commemoration of The Thirtymile Fire, a New Safety Structure with Accountability was passed. Of the four of us, it was aid that it was "Our Legacy." Now this! Fires, like the recent one in Arizona, should be fought only from the air with water and fire retardent, not live crew! It's too risky! Fire often creates it's own weather, so all it takes is for the wind to come up to create conditions for a burnover. On accountability,…
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Posted on May 24, 2011 at 4:28pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
5-24-11
A personal invitation: www.angelpromisesthebook.com
Hello All Friends:
Join us for the Amazon launch of "Angel Promises...Remembering the Youngest Firefighter." It's important to remember and keep alive the story of the Thirtymile Fire of 7-10-01 as it has brought about greater safety to firefighters everywhere!
Also, take note that there is a Ten Year Commemoration of the…
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Hi Karen. Kudos for your service and dedication to your community and our international fire family. Your loyalty to remembering those lost and your advocacy to learn from and prevention through safety and training is admirable. Please let me know how my region and network may be of assistance. -Roger
Jasper Miller
Hello All:
My condolences to the families of the two firefighters--one Captain and one Rookie, who was lost in the early morning Easter housefire in Houston. This is always heavy hearted news on a day when we remember life in new and precious ways...and life hereafter. May all be safe out there, and treasure each day of breath we have! And, of by the way...we were sometimes wondering if it was right to have prayer in the Firehouse??--Karen Lee and Friends
Thank You for the news
about your Daughter Karen.
God Bless You Always
your Friend Anthony
i will send you and message :)
Be safe , Anthony
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