Katelyn Williams
Hi future firefighters, My name is Katelyn Williams. I am a wife, mom, and Registered Nurse. I obtained my Bachelors of Science in Nursing at Sacramento State, which is also where I met Markell. I began my career as a Burn ICU nurse in California and have continued that here in Arizona as well. My role as a Registered Nurse has allowed me to live out my passion of helping others as well as making a positive impact during what could very well be the lowest point in someone's life. I am also very passionate about fitness, nutrition, and health in general. I have worked both as a group fitness instructor and a fitness coach. My role in Firefighter Ambitions mainly focuses on the website development, finances, general organization, as well as keeping Markell on track (as many wives do for their husbands :)) We hope our hard work can teach you how to become a firefighter and help you and your family reach your goals of becoming a firefighter. Like we always say, we would love to hear from you. If you have any questions or comments please reach out!
Markell Williams
Hey future firefighters, my name is Markell Williams. I am first and foremost a husband and father of one as well as a former firefighter in Arizona. My wife Katelyn and I dedicated our lives to helping people. We both chose careers (firefighter and nursing) that would allow us to do exactly that. I graduated with a Bachelors in Sociology from Sacramento State where I also participated as a student athlete for the football team. Towards the end of my time in college, I came to the conclusion that I wanted to find a career where I could continue this team mentality. Becoming a firefighter became my goal. I started by taking an EMT course and then moved to Arizona where I participated in the Fire Cadet Program, volunteered my time at union and charity events, completed ride alongs, and networked as much as possible. It was such a blessing as well as rewarding to see all of work I put in pay off. I also participated as a fire cadet mentor for the past 3.5 years. I have over ten years of personal training and coaching experience that I currently engage in. I have had many people step into my life that helped get me to where I am at today. It is because of those experiences that I have dedicated my life to giving back and bettering somebody else's life, and that's why we have developed this guide to help you reach your goals and dreams of becoming a firefighter.