Sue Idle has always been a bit of a go-getter, but at the age of 55 she has now accomplished one of the biggest challenges of her life.

Idle is one of the newest members of the Pass Creek Fire Department (PCFD).

After moving to the Castlegar area three years ago and trying to semi-retire, Idle starting looking for a way to give back to her new community. The idea of joining the local volunteer fire department began to percolate in her mind, as did the physical and mental work it take to succeed. With the support and encouragement of her partner, Idle took the first step and has continued to march forward ever since.

Idle says training with people half her age and trying to stay neck and neck with them took a lot of work and determination, but she was supported along the way by the department害羞草研究所檚 chief Aaron Bebelman and the rest of the crew.

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She says that connection is really important when your life could be dependent on your crew mates害羞草研究所� decisions.

So far Idle has passed exterior boot camp (done in full gear in the August heat last year), interior boot camp and the first responder course. She did her live fire training in freezing temperatures and is currently working on motor vehicle extrication and air brakes courses.

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Idle plans to keep taking every course she can and has a goal of one day becoming a captain in the department.

害羞草研究所淚t is hard. It is fun. But it is beyond rewarding to be a member of the Pass Creek Fire Department,害羞草研究所� says Idle.

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