North State Parent magazine

A MAGAZINE SERVING FAMILIES IN BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES SINCE 1993

Wendy Dickens

Wendy Dickens

Wendy Dickens, MSW, is Executive Director of First 5 Shasta and a volunteer firefighter.

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Wendy Dickens, MSW, is Executive Director of First 5 Shasta and a volunteer firefighter. She believes in the importance of starting fire prevention awareness early, and teaching young children the basics.

Becoming A Volunteer Firefighter

Becoming a volunteer firefighter is an excellent way to pay forward into the community. It takes hard work, training and commitment. The first step is to contact your area fire […]

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Fire Trauma And Helping Children Become More Resilient

Being evacuated or in a home fire is scary for both adults and children. This fear can extend well past the event, and can occur even if the child was […]

Wendy Dickens, MSW, is Executive Director of First 5 Shasta and a volunteer firefighter. She believes in the importance of starting fire prevention awareness early, and teaching young children the basics. Photo by Ashley Moore.

Becoming A Volunteer Firefighter

Becoming a volunteer firefighter is an excellent way to pay forward into the community. It takes hard work, training and commitment. The first step is to contact your area fire […]

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