Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Junior Firefighter/Explorer

Years in Fire/EMS:

5 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Rio Grande Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

4 years as an auxilary member, but currently 1 year as a junior firefighter

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.riograndefire.com

My Training:

Currently in Junior Firefighter School

About Me:

in 2--3, i joined the Rio Grande fire company auxiliary, on account of i wasn't old enough to be a junior firefighter. in 2007, i quit the auxiliary, and rejoined as a junior firefighter. I have been to every fire we had, except the ones the i was in school for.

Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/kristen_skater

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Saving people's lives is what i wanted to do. Keeping people and property while risking my own...

Why I Love Fire/EMS

It feels great to be on and working as a firefighter

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Who the officers are, and the companu seems to be falling apart.... i am the only junior holding the junior program together...