Andrea Manske dreamed of becoming a firefighter, a line of work she was passionate about, family members say.
The daughter of a fire chief, Manske volunteered as a firefighter for Auburn-based Mountain View Fire & Rescue, Station 95. She was dedicated to succeeding in her professional life – her calling, her way to help others.
But Manske, who had long-range plans to complete paramedic school, never got the chance to build that career. Her promising life was cut short by a motor vehicle accident in 2011. She was 23 years old.
In her honor, Manske’s family has donated thousands of dollars to Mountain View Fire & Rescue for training and lifesaving equipment. Purchases have included four thermal imaging cameras and a mobile Smart Board for training new firefighters.