Presentation: A Career in Emergency Response and Firefighting

Tuesday, 4/28/2026
6:00 - 7:00
Virtual Library

United States

Discover the challenging and rewarding field of emergency response and firefighting with Christy Baird, Fire Technology Instructor and Coordinator of the Fire Technology Department at the College of San Mateo. A retired firefighter and former Hazmat Captain with the Palo Alto Fire Department, Christy shares insights from her extensive career, including her experience as an Apparatus Operator, Training Captain, and Hazmat Captain. Learn what it takes to become a professional firefighter—from essential skills and safety practices to teamwork, leadership, and specialized training. She also discusses the vital roles of EMTs and paramedics, highlighting how these professionals work together to save lives and protect their communities. 

This program is part of the Career Insights series. 

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Spotlight

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

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This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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