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Posted By: Emily Stephens
Wed Nov 29th, 2023
1. Describe your department; How many members do you have in your department? Do you represent career, volunteer, or a combination of both?
Red Deer Emergency Services (RDES) protects the citizens of the City of Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. Our city has approximately 109,000 people with an additional
Posted By: Emily Stephens
Wed Oct 25th, 2023
1. Tell us about yourself and why you decided to join the fire service
I grew up in Chicago, a few blocks from a Chicago fire station. I was a very uncoordinated, heavyset kid who felt pretty much alone as an only child. I found great comfort in going over there to visit, and when they would catch
Posted By: Emily Stephens
Wed Sep 27th, 2023
1. Tell us about yourself and why you decided to join the fire service
I was raised in San Francisco and still reside in the very city tgat I get to serve. I joined the San Francisco Fire Department because I get to give back to the community that gave me so much.
2. Who or what has inspired you a
Posted By: Emily Stephens
Wed Aug 30th, 2023
1. Tell us about yourself and why you decided to join the fire service
I was born in San Antonio TX as the 4th of 8 children in my family. My parents instilled in me a deep faith in God which remains central in my approach to life. My father was a U.S. Army officer, so we moved around quite a bit i
Posted By: Emily Stephens
Wed Jul 26th, 2023
"The mission of the Springdale Fire Department's Training Division is to provide comprehensive and realistic training to ensure the safe and competent delivery of emergency services within the community."1. Describe your department; How many members do you have in your department? Do you represent c