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Hey. My name is Tiffany Scherer. I am 24 years old and have grown up in the fire service. Literally... my first stop after birth was my fire station. I am a third generation firefighter and currently fight alongside my father, uncle, and my younger brother. I joined the department as an auxilliary member until I was able to join as a member. I recenlty just got promoted to an EMS LT and I'm loving all the extra work. I eat, sleep, and breathe the fire department. I'm what we call a "FIRE NERD." My best friends are all on my department; John, Ronnie, and Tim... and Kellee and Tina are on the auxilliary. I'm both a volunteer and a part timer. I actually put in more hours of service time than every member including my dad and uncle [Chief and Asst. Chief] I take pride in everything I do and love every minute of it. I couldn't ask for anything more. I also work at a local hospital full time and take classes at two local colleges, Clark State and Sinclair. I have a busy schedule, but I still find time for my family, friends, and myself. Besides my 21 year old brother, Christopher, I have a 15 year old sister, Samantha who is the best friend I have ever have. We call ourselves twins that were seperated at birth ten years apart. She is my rock and the most important person in my life. I have a sister in law, Kristi, who is 19 and a 4 month old nephew, Eli, who I call my munchkin. I am happily taken by my best friend and couldn't imagine it any other way. I'm looking for a house to buy in my small town, but haven't found "the one." So the search continues... I own an Escape which is my baby and a gps that I couldn't live without. lol. I'm a giver not a taker.. ask anyone. I hope one day to find my knight in dirty bunker gear ♥ lol. I hope to get married one day and have atleast two children. Even though that means a little time away from the fire department I'll find some way to cope. =]
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Personally, I have 31 years service to the local fire department. I have held most line officer positions, and some administrative as well. Now part of the Old Guard so to speak, I am less inclined to go charging into where others are trying to escape. Instead, I choose to monitor the fire scene closely, attempting to ensure the safety of all on the fire scene.
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