Kayla Steele

Third generation volunteer firefighter Kayla Steele has been with the North Sydney Volunteer Fire Department for four years. She is following in the footsteps of her father Kenny Steele, who has 35 years with North Sydney and her grandfather Bunny Steele, who also served with the department. When she was younger Kayla used to attend the Atlantic Burn Camp with her father where she volunteered as a junior counselor. This opened her eyes to the tragedies that can happen and strengthened her resolve to assist people on what could be their worst day.

Age: 28.

Occupation: Continuing Care Assistant.

Hometown: North Sydney. Birthplace: North Sydney. Family: Parents Kenny and Diana Steele, brother Jonathan Steele Pets: Chocolate Lab named Gemma.

Nickname: KK or The Hun. What was your first job: Tim Hortons. What talent would you most like to have: To play guitar.

What is your favourite food: Spaghetti and meatballs. Favourite movie:

Childhood is “Beauty and the Beast;” adult is “Ladder 49” or any James Bond. Favourite book:

Anything by Jane Austin. Favourite music: Love all music. Coffee or tea: Coffee!!! How do you spend your leisure time: At my family’s cabin, no matter the season. What is your pet peeve: Being late. Which trait in people do you most admire: Honesty. What is your motto or favourite saying: You only live once. What is your favourite thing about Cape Breton: The scenery. What is your favourite place to travel: Paris or anywhere in Europe.