Editor’s note: Answering The Purcell Register’s five questions this week is Kim Barnes, Administrative Assistant for the Purcell Fire Department and Purchasing Agent for the City of Purcell.
Q: How did you get your job and how long have you worked there?
A: The City of Purcell had a job posting for an administrative assistant. I began working part-time in October 2013 and moved to full-time in September 2014 when Dale Bunn offered me the Purchasing Managers position. I was then the administrative assistant for the fire department and also did the purchasing for the city.
Q: What’s it like working in a house full of firefighters?
A: One of the best jobs I’ve ever had! They work as a family unit, helping one another, teaching one another and serving with one another whenever calls for “help” come in.
Q: What is the most rewarding part of your job?
A: Working with people who choose to serve and help others, no matter what the situation or circumstance comes their way.
Q: What is the most challenging part of your job?
Keeping my “to do list” organized each day.
Q: How are the firemen as cooks?
A: Everything I’ve had the opportunity to eat has been amazing! I’ve even asked them for their recipes. Can’t go wrong with fireman cooking!
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