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Residence.
Yreka, CA / Caldwell, ID
Department:
Cal-Fire Siskiyou Unit
Title/rank:
FFI
Years of public service:
4
Agency structure:
Paid fire department
Top issues in your department:
Physical Fitness, Amotivation, desire and interest in Training, Accountability for job-knowledge...
Professional Qualifications:
BS-Exercise Science (in June)
CSFM FFI
CA-EMT
Topics you provide training for:
Eventually...Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology
(Affects of Core Temperature, Metabolism, Cardiac Drift, Weight Loss, Cardio-Vascular Endurance...)
Bio:
4 fire-seasons, FFI with Cal-Fire
Proud Daughter and Grand-Daughter of Great Firemen.
Sr. Exercise Science Student at the College of Idaho.
I LOVE my job, but I also love the Health Profession. I plan on continuing to work for Cal-Fire while I get my masters in Exercise Physiology and practice as both eventually, an occupational physiologist and firefighter. I love being a Firefighter and my goal is to be part of the change that makes what we do a healthier, better understood profession.

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Lesson on the Human Heart

In the wake of this sad week for firefighters, I can't help but feel bewildered by the attitudes of some firefighters.

Two of our brothers and sisters died this week while completing routine training exercises.
While there is no evidence or even speculation that the recent deaths of FDNY-Probie Jamel Spears, 33 and Volunteer-Cecilia Turnbough, 42, for Dale City Fire-VA were in poor physical shape or that a lack of fitness in some way contributed to their death (nor am I implying that it was a f… Continue

Posted on November 13, 2008 at 2:00pm — 4 Comments

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At 5:42pm on November 6, 2009, Christian Cossey said…
How's it going?
At 11:11am on November 27, 2008, John Power said…
Katy,

The fire service is a tricky business, and I am very glad to see you are carrying on in its proud tradition for your family. You hang in there Sister and just remember that tradition is something that changes slowly, but never give up. Old farts like me will come around it just has to be proven that the change is for the best and not for the sake of change. Old dogs can learn new tricks...LOL! Keep me posted on the firehouse activities please. May you have a very safe and wonderful Thanksgiving as well.

John
At 8:06pm on November 23, 2008, Ben Fleagle said…
Katy:

Thanks for your comments on my Chief. He was a truly inspiring man. If you have any questions about University Fire Department, let me know, I'd be happy to answer or pass you off to one of our finest.

Ben
At 4:07pm on November 23, 2008, Marty Mayes said…
thanks!
At 8:11am on November 18, 2008, Marty Mayes said…
Thx Katy. I have found it a little tough to find the info. I appreciate the help.
At 6:47pm on October 7, 2008, Daryl Liggins said…
I just read your note, Thank you so much for the kind words. Those kind words of appreciation go a long way for me. My wife smiled as she read your comment with me and understands why I drive 6 hours to teach at COS.

Daryl
At 6:35pm on October 7, 2008, Daryl Liggins said…
Hi Katy, I hope all is well. I see you jumped right in to the fire service, already leaving comments to the editor of Fire Engineering Magazine. Good to see you!

Daryl
At 5:35pm on October 7, 2008, Dan Walker said…
Welcome Katy,
Looks like you have found some groups to join already, Check out all of them you might find some new interest or be able to give some input. Dan
At 7:50am on October 7, 2008, Ted Corporandy said…
Hi Katy,

Good to see you on board and it is always a pleasure to see a C.O.S. graduate doing well. The best of luck to you.

Ted
At 9:44pm on October 6, 2008, John Bierling said…
Hello Katy,
I have some interesting and important information regarding FF wellness and health. Please send your email address and I'll send the info. I think this will fit nicely into your wellness plan. Thanks, John
 
 

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