FIRST WOMAN FIREFIGHTER IN THE HISTORY OF PFD CAPTAIN TRACY COLLINS

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05/25/22 • 48 min

On May 3rd, 1999 history was made in the Tanner City of Peabody, Massachusetts. Peabody’s longest running Mayor The honorable Mayor Peter Torigian sworn in the first female firefighter in the history of Peabody. The woman you are about to meet is a 24 year career veteran firefighter of the Peabody Fire Department. She has gone above beyond her duties to prove herself in the world of firefighting. Her resume speaks for itself. She holds multiple degrees in fire science and is a founding member of the Massachusetts North Shore Tech Rescue Team. She worked her way up to Captain in 2018, where she is currently assigned to Engine Company 7. Please welcome to Captain Kid’s Corner Season 2 Episode 1 Captain Tracy Collins.

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NAVY LT. KURT VIED AND RETIRED MASSACHUSETTS STATE TROOPER

Navy Lt. Kurt Vied, is my guest today on Captain Kid’s Corner. He is a retired Massachusetts State Trooper, with a lifetime of military service. He is a decorated Naval Intelligence Officer, who deployed with Navy Special Warfare as their Lead Interrogator. He participated in direct action missions, conducted close to 100 Tactical Field Interrogations. Kurt Vied is a true American Hero that was awarded multiple citations and awards for his actions overseas. Please welcome to Captain Kid’s Corner Season 1 Episode 10 a true leader, patriot and a respected officer on and off the battle field Trooper Kurt Vied.

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ESSEX COUNTY CORRECTIONAL ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT CHRISTINE ARSENAULT

The year was 1973 when history was made in the United States for women who became Correctional Officers in a all male dominated correctional institution. Since, that time women Correctional Officers have tripled throughout the country. Today, there are currently 3200 Correctional Officers in the State of Massachusetts. Only 33.8 percent are women Correctional Officers working inside an all dominated male institution. The Commonwealth currently holds approximately 8300 men and women prisoners throughout 16 correctional facilities. My next guest is a 22 year veteran of the Essex County Sheriff’s Department. She holds multiple degrees in Social Work and Criminal Justice. In 2000 she was the only woman in the Correctional Officer Academy which was held in Worcester, Massachusetts. Christine Arsenault has worked in an all male institution with violent offenders, such as murders, rapists, drug dealers, gang members and even child molesters. Currently, she holds the rank of Assistant Superintendent. Christine has worked tirelessly up the rank’s making her only a few women ever to hold this title in the history of the Essex County Sheriff’s Department. Please welcome a 2003 Employee of the Year Award Recipient Assistant Superintendent Christine Arsenault.