Donna Miller and Miranda Stuart

Recorded December 6, 2021 Archived December 6, 2021 34:05 minutes
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Id: mby021291

Description

Donna Miller (72) shares a conversation with her daughter Miranda Stuart (48) about Miranda's work as a wildland firefighter.

Subject Log / Time Code

DM describes what it's like to be the mother of someone who's a wildland firefighter.
MS talks about the first fire she went on. MS asks DM what she thought MS would grow up to do.
MS describes how wildfires have changed over the years. DM talks about how her perspective on MS's work has changed, and the strain on firefighter's face.
DM talks about what it's like to be the mother of a daughter in wildlife fire. MS talks about a kidney donation she made.
DM describes what she thinks MS would do if she were no longer able to be a wildland firefighter.
MS asks what advice DM would give to moms of new firefighters.
DM asks MS what she sees for the rest of her life.
MS talks about programs she's enjoyed participating in and teaching.
MS talks about the camaraderie she's experienced in her work, and describes loving her job.

Participants

  • Donna Miller
  • Miranda Stuart

Recording Locations

LeRoy Collins Leon County Main Library