Hays Fire Department

Allison Friesen was recently appointed to the position of Firefighter with the City of Hays Fire Department, according to HFD Chief Gary Brown. Firefighter Friesen is certified as an Emergency Medical Technician and holds a BS degree in General Studies from Fort Hays State University.

Prior to being assigned to regular duty, she completed an eight-week course of instruction to qualify as a basic firefighter and fire truck driver operator.

Friesen now starts an on-the-job training program for national certification as both a basic and advanced firefighter, including hazardous materials operations, and fire truck driver operator.

She will also complete advanced training to serve as an airport firefighter meeting FAA standards, and for technical rescue work including vehicle crash, machinery entanglement, building collapse, confined space, water and ice and trench cave-in rescue as well as rescue from heights.