“Ms. Emily Lo - Davis Fire Dept Battalion Chief!" - Part 2

Some jobs are more than a career — they’re a calling! Ms. Emily Lo, Fire Department Battalion Chief, considers firefighting one such role. During Part 2 of our conversation, we dive into the relationship between the police and the fire department and the difference between a fire truck and a fire engine before Ms. Lo shares the story of one of the first fires she put out at age 20. She shares the process of moving up in the ranks and the typical daily calls she receives, before discussing why she doesn’t consider her job to be about her, but rather the people she serves. We explore balancing family life with a career at the fire department, setting priorities, and her favorite aspects of the job. To finish, we discuss the amazing sense of teamwork that Ms. Lo considers a highlight of the job. Tune in to hear all this and more from our trailblazing guest!

Key Points From This Episode:

The relationship between the police and the fire department.

Distinguishing between a fire truck and a fire engine and which one carries water.

The story of one of Ms. Lo’s first fires at the age of 20.

Why the worst calls she receives involve children.

How many calls she receives per day.

The process of advancing ranks in the fire department.

When firefighters in different cities work together.

Why firefighting is by far the most rewarding career that Ms. Lo can think of.

Why she doesn’t consider her job to be about her, but the people she serves.

Balancing family life with a career as a firefighter.

Learning that something’s got to give, and she cannot take on certain responsibilities.

Ms. Lo’s favorite aspects of her job: helping to deliver babies, when things go well at work, teamwork and more.