Interview session 3, 2018 November 22
Scope and Contents
In the third interview session, conducted on November 22, 2018, Teitsworth continues to discuss his and Deborah Buchanan’s association with Guru Nitya Chaitanya Yati. He then speaks about his career as a firefighter with the Portland Fire Bureau and with Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue. He talks about his experience of being fired from the Portland Fire Bureau, describes some of the rescues he was involved in, and talks about the dangers of the job. He discusses life in a firehouse, compares the medical services provided by firefighters to those of private ambulance companies, and talks about dealing with people in distress. He speaks about the firefighters union, about firefighter pay and benefits, and about working with his fellow firefighters. He talks about his love of music and playing piano.
Dates
- Creation: 2018 November 22
Creator
- From the Collection: Teitsworth, Scott (Interviewee, Person)
- From the Collection: Strassmaier, James (Interviewer, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (8 audiocassettes (6 hr., 55 min., 1 sec.))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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