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Our Profiles

January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |

January

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February

Name: Kirsty - Back Again Rank: Fire Fighter 1st class Stationed: Gold Coast Nickname: Kirk Why you joined: I wanted a change that would suit me long term.  This job encompassess challenge, fun and lifestyle. Favourite thing about the job: It's physical, unpredictable and unique, and you get to share the experiences with a  good bunch of mates. Hobbies: Keeping fit, going to the movies, long walks on the beach ...hahahaha... How do you keep fit: Weights, Cycling and Running, Favourite food: To many to name but I love Indian and Thai food. Bad habits: I  can get impatient with people who won't push themselves and expecting others to be as clean as I am. Quotes for the readers: The important thing is this: To be able at any monet to sacrifice what we are for what we could become. Charles du Bois

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March

Name: Aliesha - I'm back Rank: Fire fighter Stationed: Gold Coast Nickname: Reggie Why you joined: I was attracted to the job as it is a physical job and is very rewarding. It was also a lifestyle choise. I wanted a job where I could work as part of a team. Favourite thing about the job: Never knowing what the next day will bring. Every day is different and every job is dynamic and unpredictable. I love working in a range of situations using differnt skills everyday and working in a team environment. Hobbies: Basketball, surfing (when i get the chance), fishing, motobike and quadbike riding How do you keep fit: Playing basketball, riding, swimming, training at the gym. Favourite food: Mango Bad habits: Shopping Quotes for the readers: Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them - a desire, a dream, a vision. - Muhammad Ali

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April

Name: Tina Rank: 3rd class Firefighter Stationed: Roma Street Nickname:  Rita Why you joined: Are you kidding, this is the best job in the world!! Favourite thing about the job: The Comraderie and not knkowing what could happen on every shift. Hobbies: Cooking How do you keep fit: Love the gym! Taking the pooch for a nice big run!! Favourite food: Lasagne and chocolate Bad habits: To many to mention Quotes for the readers:  "You only fail if you give up" , Push yourself! the pain is only temporary!"

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May

Name: Lia Alicia Rank: 4th Class Firefighter Stationed: Loganlea Nickname: None that have really stuck..but have been called "probie", "Jinxie" and "shortcake" Why you joined: For the excitment, variety and sense of family and teamwork that no other job in the world offers!! Favourite thing about the job: Everything!!!!! Hobbies: Running, gym, Eating out, weekends away. How do you keep fit: I am still wokring part time as a Personal Trainer and teaching aerobics, I do weights 3 times a week and go running twice a week.  I go nuts if I miss out on my excercise for the day! Favourite food: Hot chips, chocolate, ice cream, a good steak (all in moderation of course!_ Bad habits: Not Telling ; ) Quotes for the readers: Courage is not the absence of fear or despair....just the strength to overcome them.

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June

Name: Vanessa - former Miss November Rank: Senior Firefighters Stationed: North Coast Nickname: Ness Why you joined: I love the excitement of rescue work and challenging myself physically and mentally. There were no females in Queensland when I applied so the challenge just to get it was exciting and very rewarding. ITS STILL THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD! Favourite thing about the job: Great guys and girls in the job. Everyone has such a great attitude and everyone seems to enjoy coming to work. However, there is nothing like a full on flatout hardcore rescue.... any kind!! Hobbies: Running and being a social butterfly How do you keep fit: Run run run... Favourite food: Love tasting fabulous cheese from all over the world. Favourite meal would be Lobster/Bugs with fresh crisp salad. Bad habits: Wanting to taste every wine under the sun..... in one sitting! oh.... and I swear far to much! Quotes for the readers: "The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do"

July

Name: Ellie Rank:  3rd Class Firefighter Stationed: Brisbane North Nickname:  Midget, El Why you joined:  Well that's easy, to help people and the community, also it's physical and always changing. Favourite thing about the job:  Working with a great group of people and also getting to use the tools and equipment on the pumps and letting the little kids play on the trucks. Hobbies:  Camping, outdoor activities, water sports How do you keep fit:  Paddling, gym and aerobics Favourite food:  Hmmm gee thats a rough one, I love most foods! although my Nonna's plopette (meatballs) and Mum's Veal Schnitzel are up there. Bad habits:  Not listening to voicemail and then forgetting to call that person back, oops! Quotes for the readers:  "Be the change you want to see in the world" Ghandi

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August

Name: Kristen Rae Rank: 3rd Class Fire Fighter Stationed: Roma Street Nickname:  Can I pass?? Why you joined:  As a kid I wanted to be a Doctor, a firefighter or an astronaut.. Favourite thing about the job: Riding the big red truck with the lights and sirens, on the way to a fire. Hobbies:  Hanging out, beach, food, swimming, watching movies, theatre, sport...anything fun How do you keep fit:  Basketball, gym, stairs, swimming..the occasional yoga or spin class Favourite food:  Asian, meat and 3..I mean 2 veg ..LOL..Pasta, Furit, Chocolate and cake Bad habits:  Not returning text messages or phone calls Quotes for the readers:  "Keep moving until you get comfortable!"

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September

Name: Kim  Rank: 4th class Firefighter Stationed: Brisbane South Nickname:  Kimmy, Kimbo Why you joined:  Try something different, learn new skills, help people Favourite thing about the job:  Laughing with the crew, kindy and school visits Hobbies:  Coffee with friends, rockclimbing, fishing and shopping How do you keep fit:  Weights, running, Mountainbiking, boxing, Kickboxing try most things Favourite food:  Thai and Indian Bad habits:  Falling asleep watching movies, addications to angry birds and other various i-phone games, not cleaning my floor-robe (messy room) Quotes for the readers:  There is always someone that you inpsire, and someone else that will inspire you!

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October

Name: Karen - She's Back - former miss January Rank: Senior Firefighter Stationed: Gold Coast Nickname: Can't print that! :) Why you joined: Former police photographer – firies always had more fun at jobs than police!! Shift work suited me as a single mum - more time to spend with my boys, Cael & Jorel.. & more time to train! Favourite thing about the job: The variety –  what the shift will bring... and comradeship, some of my closest friends are in the fire service. Hobbies: Anything that gets my heart rate up!! I work in fitness industry (personal trainer/Group exercise instructor); learning new stuff - I am always doing something - mostly fitness related. How do you keep fit: Mostly sprint training, paddling, surfski & lifting heavy things. Favourite food: Just one??? Anything sweet, deep fried & smothered in chocolate! Bad habits: Just one??? As above but with red wine... Quotes for the readers: Just one..."Oh what a feeling Toyota??" "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but rising everytime we fall."

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November

Name: Paula - former Miss October Rank: 1st Class Fire Fighter Stationed: Toowoomba Nickname: Oola Why you joined: To help people in the community by either attending incidents or through preventative community services. Favourite thing about the job: Interacting with a diverse range of people, the people/teams I work with, job and personal satisfaction from saving a life and/or property. Hobbies: Woodworking, renovating my house How do you keep fit: Playing soccer, going to the gym, working out with mates (they're good motivation) Favourite food: Lamb roast dinners, chicken tikka masala curry Bad habits: um.......Procrasstination Quotes for the readers: A wise old firey told me this one on recruit course; "What is better a windscreen or a rear veiw mirror? - A windscreen is better because it is better to look forward, there is not much point in looking back!"

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December

Name: Michelle - former Miss September Rank: Acting Inspector - Station Officer Stationed: Brisbane South Nickname: Shell, Domino,Chook and Stump Why you joined: I was laid down a gauntlet quiet a number of years ago and took the challenge – Haven’t looked back since, I love everyday and it is great that I love what I do and get paid for it!! Favourite thing about the job: The change and the challenges, you are doing something different and exciting all the time, the opportunities it has provided me and I get to use big heavy tools yeeha!! Hobbies: Camping and 4WD’ing, horses I am happy if I am outdoors How do you keep fit: Besides running around after my 2 kids, basketball, gym and running Favourite food: Risotto’s love em`, and anything chocolate Bad habits: Drinking or should that come under hobby Quotes for the readers: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you - because Karma is a bitch!!

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