Meet CYFS Firefighter Kristy Paterson - Celebrating International Women's Day 2022
Public safety - It plays a critical part in ensuring residents of any community have the opportunity to live well and reach their personal full potential. Public safety is about protecting the general public and prioritizing an individual's physical safety. First Responders - including firefighters, police officers and paramedics - are most often providing the hands-on support that makes any community physically safe.
York Region Community Open House - Join us in celebrating International Women's Day and the first responders of York Region on Saturday March 5th from 10am to 2pm.
The individuals who protect and serve their communities are professionals dedicated to being their best with each situation they face. In honour of International Women's Day and together with the Ontario Provincial Police, York Regional Police, Central York Fire Services, York Region Paramedic Services, and Neighbur, we are excited to present eight female emergency first responders who represent their professions with honour and distinction. We invite you to read each of their stories and learn more about how their aspirations, motivations, celebrations and strong ethic of caring for themselves and others have shaped their respective careers.
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Introducing Kristy Paterson - Central York Fire Services Acting Captain
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Q: How long have you been a first responder?
A: 11 years
Q: Did you grow up wanting to be a first responder?
A: Not entirely. I was initially unsure of what I wanted to do.
Q: Where did you go to school to learn to be a first responder?
A: I first went to University of Toronto and then later Georgian College.
Q: What has been the highlight of your career?
A: I thoroughly enjoy my career. I love working as part of a team. I was very pleased to successfully complete the acting captain process and be promoted within CYFS.
Q: What do you do to keep physically fit and take care of your mental wellbeing?
A: I love sports and I play hockey and soccer. I also enjoy running, golfing and working out. I love to be social and active in general.
Q: What’s your favourite thing to do outside of being a first responder?
A: I enjoy spending time with friends and being active.
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