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Hometown:
Kalispell, MT
I Live: (City, State)
Rehoboth, DE
Years in Fire/EMS:
10
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
Ever since I was a small girl I couldn't just walk away when someone was in need...
Relationship Status:
Widowed
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Rehoboth Beach VFD
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Combination Fire Rescue Department
Rank/Role There:
Firefighter
Years With This Department/Agency
1
My Training:
FF1, fft2, sawyer A, EMT-B, Squad boss(t), too many others to list...
About Me:
I am very passionate about Fire/EMS/ Searrch and rescue, currently am slowing down a bit to go to school, but intend to be more involved again after school...
Day Job:
Currently in school for nursing
Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
Construction, sawyer, cleaning, etc, etc.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
The lack of funds to keep highly trained crews available in the majority of rural towns..
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
Knowing that I am making a difference, that I am doing my part to help better the lives of others...

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Firegal77

Accident Victim

Who are you...
And from where have you come...
What things have you accomplished ...great and small.....
Whose lives have you touched..
Will they miss you when you're gone...
The suffering is almost over...
Your pulse grows weak under my fingers...
Your breathe draws short....further between...
Will you leave many behind...
I see life slipping from you..
But, I will not stop until you do..
and even then I may go a bit more...
I'm here for you now...
Fighting for your life...
Will you fight with… Continue

Posted on March 12, 2008 at 8:41am —

Firegal77

I can almost feel/smell the bunkers now!

Well, I made the cut! I was voted onto the Rehoboth Beach Fire Department last night, and will be getting fitted in my gear Monday. I am excited to get back to it after what felt like a long break. Still no word on what certificates they will accept yet, but I still have my fingers crossed! I will find out on Monday what they will take and what I have to retake. Thanks for all the support thus far! Hope everyone is doing well out there in the new year! :o)

Posted on January 3, 2008 at 3:42pm — 2 Comments

Firegal77

New place, New Department, New attitude

SO, many of you know that I have made a big jump across the country in pursuit of a trauma nursing degree. I find myself about 8,000 feet lower than previously, and there are no mountains anymore, but there is a beach! The people are a little different, the rules are a little different, and the cost of living is different, but there's no sales tax here. I first became a firefighter in 1998 and now find myself on the opposite side of the country and in 2008 I become a probie again. I wasnt thrill… Continue

Posted on December 29, 2007 at 12:30am —

Firegal77

I Am One

I am only one,


But still, I am one.


I cannot do Everything,


But still, I can do something.


I will not refuse to do


the something I can do.


~Helen Keller

Posted on December 29, 2007 at 12:09am —

Firegal77

COURAGE

True courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the knowledge that something else is more important...

Posted on September 18, 2007 at 8:02am — 8 Comments

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At 8:49pm on September 7, 2009, Dwayne Womble said…
I thought I would check in and see how things are. I hope all is well with you and devin. Talk to ya soon.
At 9:24pm on June 7, 2009, jimbo158 said…
thanks for add have not been on but will get back on soon
At 7:16pm on March 1, 2009, jen 82 said…
YO GIRL havent seen you in FOREVER hows it going
At 5:19pm on February 27, 2009, Robert said…
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At 5:14pm on February 26, 2009, charlie said…
hey girl it has been a while since i talked to you well if you want email me at charles.mood@us.army.mil
At 9:32pm on January 20, 2009, Dwayne Womble said…
hey girl how have you been. I hope everything is good with you give a call 704-564-9849
At 8:02pm on January 1, 2009, SGT McDonald said…
You are my first friend here. Pleased to meet you! Don't worry, I am not a creep or a perv. I really like your Music from Bryan Adams when your profile opens. Feel free to write anytime...Your friend, SGT McDonald
At 10:51pm on December 30, 2008, SLIM said…

At 9:09am on December 30, 2008, catfish said…
just wanted to say hello and happy new year
At 10:46pm on December 24, 2008, SLIM said…
HELLO MY FRIEND- SORRY IT HAS BEEN A WHILE SINCE WE HAD SPOKE- HOPE YOU ARE DOING GOOD, AND MERRY X-MAS!!!
 
 

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