Meet Dana Korbe

Meet Dana Korbe

Dana Korbe

Dana Korbe became administrative assistant for the South Fayette Police Department last year. Having served as a volunteer firefighter since 2007, she was drawn to working in public safety. "I feel like you can really make a difference," she says.

Hometown:

Grew up in Pittsburgh, near Mt. Oliver; lives in Carrick

Family:

Boyfriend Joey; son Mark, 19; and daughter Brianna, 12

Education:

Graduated from Carrick High School; earned associate degree from Pittsburgh Technical Institute; trained as a firefighter

Activities:

Active firefighter and board member of Mt. Oliver Volunteer Fire Company

Hobbies:

Visiting her camp in Slippery Rock, near Lake Arthur

First Jobs:

Waitress at The Ferris Wheel restaurant; attendant at the carousel in Century III Mall

First Car:

2008 Chevy Cobalt

Favorite Music:

Country

Favorite TV:

"Roseanne" reruns

Favorite Food:

Tacos with pico de gallo

Bucket List:

Visit Hawaii and Aruba

Best Qualities of South Fayette:

"It's a growing community, and the residents here are really pleasant."

Fun Fact:

Dana is among four generations of her family to serve the Mt. Oliver fire department, including her grandmother, mother, father, uncle, brother and son.

— Andrea Iglar