SPARKS IN ACTION with Donna Sherman

Can a 52 Year Old Woman Become a Firefighter? Karen Pignataro tells her inspiring story.


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Meet Karen who literally fights dangerous sparks while serving her community with fierce and loving devotion. Karen, the manger of a busy Inn in Woodstock NY, joined the Woodstock fire department at the age of 52 and since then, has become an interior firefighter, an EMT and a lieutenant. We talk about the interesting path that led Karen to join the fire department, what the training entails, why she does what she does and what the world of volunteer fire fighting looks like. Approximately 70 % of all fire fighters serve their community on a volunteer basis! 

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SPARKS IN ACTION with Donna ShermanBy Donna Sherman

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