Denise Imperiale's Blog – May 2008 Archive (2)

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

What a day to write Notes from a Rookie Firefighter! Today I went to a drill and for the first time wore a mask with my hood over the front of my face. At first I admit I was hot and nervous, but then my mentor and one of the young firefighters showed me the proper way to put on the mask, and how to feel the suction to see if it's on correctly. For a woman fitting into men's gear, it can be tough at times, but the proper placement of your mask is so important.

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Added by Denise Imperiale on May 31, 2008 at 9:24pm — 3 Comments

Morris Twp, NJ Fire Department 100th Year Anniversary Celebration

Hi, I am new to the fire department and am on the committee for our 100th year anniversary celebration. If anyone of you have planned or participated in such an event, I would appreciate any thoughts you may have to make ours a success. Thank you in advance, Denise Broesler. Please email to Denisebroesler@gmail.com.

Added by Denise Imperiale on May 30, 2008 at 9:23am — No Comments