Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer

Job Function

Lieutenant, Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Firefighter, EMT - Basic, First Responder, Driver / Engineer

Years in Fire/EMS:

7

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Kingsbury Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

7

My Training:

24-hr Mandatory, Basic Firefighter, Emt-B, First Responder, NIMS, NIMS, and fire fighter I / II

About Me:

Started when I was 16 loved it and would not give it up for the world.. I worked hard to learn everything I could, and of coarse I am still learning every day.

Day Job:

Mittal Steel Burns Harbor

Relationship Status:

Single

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/kristenk806

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

My friend Eric Blankeship who live a block away from me that i knew since kindergarten died in a fire and there was nothing i could do. I went down to the Fire Station at 16 to see what it was all about and since then I just couldnt get enough of it. It is the best thing i have ever decided to do, i would never give it up.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping the community,

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Criticism, about 9/11/01, people who have many certifications but have never applied them or could if they try...
Certs dont mean anything if you cant apply it, not enough money for volunteer departments,