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These topics are intended to assist our members to experience injury free careers and long and enjoyable retirements.
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I have been with the fire department since 2008 and have been with the Puget Sound Fire Honor Guard since 2012. I was an elementary and middle school teacher for 12 years prior to joining the fire department. I was also a member of the United States Air Force Reserves and retired after multiple deployments and a 20-year career.
I am married to my beautiful wife Tracy and we have two amazing sons, Drew and Mason. Together, we have seen the stresses the military and fire department have on a family and I would love to assist you and your family any way I can. Please feel free to get ahold of me anytime. |
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I have been with the Maple Valley Fire Department since 2005 and currently work as a firefighter at Station 81. I am on the special ops team as a rope and swift water tech and am also a rescue swimmer. I'm married, no kids, 2 dogs, and I live on the east side of the hill in Leavenworth.
In the winter I like back country skiing and have been learning to snowmobile and I ice climb a bit. When its warmer outside I mainly climb rocks and ride mountain bikes. I'm new to the peer support group and am happy to talk if any of you ever have the need, or just want to go do fun stuff outside. |
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I first got hired in 1983 I worked for Bangor until 1992 when I was hired at Maple Valley. I use to be semi- athletic played a lot of softball and basketball. Played basketball at three different FF Olympics, rarely won but had fun. Decided about 15 years ago I needed to come up with a safer sport so I have been golfing, still no good but most of the time I am having fun and I think this will be the year that I finally do not play any softball. It took me ten years longer than I thought it would to wean myself off of softball. I enjoy hiking, I have been to the top of Mt. Rainer, with help from co-workers.
I have been married for 30 plus years I have 2 adult children, I live on a little acreage in Gig Harbor and my wife believes the more animals the better, 3 dogs, 4 cats, 14 chickens and counting. I love being a firefighter and strongly believe in volunteering in the community. |
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I started off in Air Force Fire Protection in 1995 and then worked for McChord, Fort Lewis, then Maple Valley starting in 2000. I live in Maple Valley with my wonderful wife Heather, and two great kids, Andy (12) and Will (8). I pride myself and career on taking care of others first, work ethic, and having fun. I enjoy all outdoor activities - especially snowmobiling, flyfishing, and hiking. Only 14 years left to finish making an impact in the fire service……
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My name is Steve Galassi and I have been with Maple Valley Fire & Life Safety as a Firefighter for the past 16 years. I am honored to serve the citizens of Maple Valley and I am also honored to serve as a Peer Support Counselor for my department. A little about me, I received my B.A. in Sociology from Washington State University in 1998. I am married with two rambunctious little girls and live in Maple Valley. In my free time, I enjoy steelhead fishing, golf, swimming, and playing ice hockey with my fellow firefighter colleagues. GO COUGS!!!
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My name is Carlo Gegen. I have been with Puget Sound Fire since 2008. I am currently an engineer on L374. I live in Anacortes with my wife Laurie and my four children: Amelia, Malaney, Magdalene and Carlo. I certainly understand the need to depend on one another in this job. Feel free to contact me anytime.
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