Dani Campbell
Dani Campbell may be a familiar face to those of us who love to binge-watch reality shows. As a contestant on “A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila” and a guest star on “Kourtney and Kim Take Miami,” Campbell leaped out of our TVs and into our hearts — so much so that she was dubbed “the first lesbian girl next door.” But while you may know Campbell for standing in the spotlight, her real passion lies in professional firefighting. Currently holding the rank of captain in the Broward Sheriff’s Fire Department, she’s worked as a firefighter/paramedic for over 15 years and plans on taking the Chief’s test in the future. And while being a firefighter is no easy feat, Campbell says having her coworkers by her side is one of the most rewarding aspects of her career. Because they’re responding to nightmare scenarios and are tasked with knowing what to do in times of chaos, having others to debrief and bond with after battles not only makes the job easier but more people-driven as well. “As firefighters, we show up and get the job done with the skills we have learned and polished with time on the job,” Campbell tells GO. “Never forgetting that people’s lives are at stake, we work with a high level of urgency whilst trying to remain calm and collected. While not all of our calls end with a life saved, knowing we did everything we could possibly do is a reward in itself.” —IL
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