Crime & Safety

Century-Old Fire Department Marks Milestone

Krysta Jorgensen welcomed as first female chauffeur in Greenlawn FD's 110 year history.

The Greenlawn Volunteer Fire Department recently marked a milestone in their 110 year history by welcoming the department’s first female chauffeur. 

Under the direction of department instructor Ric Hardesty, firefighters Krysta Jorgensen, Angelo Santomauro and Pete Skura successfully completed the department’s comprehensive driver training program, which taught them to safely and effectively drive, pump and operate five different emergency response vehicles.

“I congratulate Krysta, Angelo and Pete on this great accomplishment,” said Department Chief Scott Dalrymple. “They will be a welcome addition to the outstanding group of vehicle operators we have here in the Greenlawn Fire Department.”

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When asked about being the first female Chauffeur in the department’s long and distinguished history, Jorgensen remarked, “I think it’s kind of cool. It’s an important job and something I have wanted to do since I joined the department five years ago. When I stared the course I didn’t realize that no female in the department had done it before, but I guess it is kind of a big deal. Who knows, maybe I opened the door for other women firefighters in our department to follow.”

The fire truck door, that is.

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