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Connie Coulter , August 10, 2010

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains recorded interviews with Boise citizens. Notable topics include Boise Bench history, Greenbelt history, Foothills Levy history, Boise Fire Department history, Boise Police Department history, and personal and political histories of former mayors and councilmembers.

Dates

  • August 10, 2010

Extent

827.15 Megabytes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Abstract

In an interview with Alicia Martin-Cowger on July 10, 2010, Connie Coulter discusses her career with the Boise Fire Department beginning in 1994. At the time of the interview Connie was still currently employed with BFD. Topics covered in the interview include: her transition from teaching to firefighting; the interview and physical test process; new hire training; the integration of women into the department; her experience with different captains; a fire at the Idaho State Capitol; the changes the department has undergone; memorable fires and medical calls she responded to; her impression of how the union and department administration worked to accomplish things; and her responsibilities as a hoseman and a typical day at the station.

Repository Details

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