Robert E. Newell's Friends

Robert E. Newell's Page

My Training:: Have taken over 200 Fire, Haz-Mat, Rescue and Emergency Management courses. I'm a part time Erie County, NY and New York State Fire Instructor and a part time instructor for the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs.

About Me:: Joined the Hamburg Vol. Fire Dept. in 1969. Went to Pennslvania to learn by taking classes - Auto Extrication and Hi-Angle Rescue. Brought that knowledge back to NY and started teaching these courses in Erie County. Became an M.E.T. later known as an E.M.T. Was an instructor for EMT until 1991 when I stopped working in in the field as an EMT. Became a Federal Law Enforcement Officer in 1970. Used my Fire and Rescue knowledge through-out my Federal career. Continued to teach and take all types of rescue and fire courses. Became a New York State Certified Fire Instructor in 1984. I'm a Nationally Certified fire instructor, also. Have taught many types of fire and rescue courses all over the U.S. Have continued to take Fire & Rescue courses to improve myself and keep current with the ever changing environment.

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Serve the community in a real way. friends were involved in the fire service. Iwas in law enforcement and it kept me down to earth.

Why I Love Fire/EMS: The inner satisfaction of knowing that in any crises I can do something that will help the situation.

Top Issues Facing Responders:: Losing the macho immage and increasing safety in all areas of fire service. Placing a higher value on physical fitness in the Volunteer service. ( Career service personnel are getting or already have the message).

At 9:45am on September 10, 2008, Christopher Kurtz said…: Bob lead the team of 3 that conducted the Firefighter 1 course I attended. He was very concerned about my safety and me personally. He was a great guy, a colorful character, and I miss him.

Chris Kurtz
52 HFD

At 9:59am on January 29, 2008, Cathie Wallace said…: Didn't know you for long but someone that was near to my heart. You taught me all that I know and will never foreget you. May you keep a watch from the rescue bucket above.

May my condulences be with the Newell family.

At 11:29pm on January 28, 2008, James 3.0 C.T.V.F.C. said…: My Condolence to Bob family and Friends

At 11:22pm on January 28, 2008, robert stoneham jr said…: our condolences to the family and friends of bob.

Sheridan fire rescue,
Sheridan,michigan

At 9:46pm on January 28, 2008, Tiger Schmittendorf said…: I've posted the eulogy I gave this morning at Bob's funeral. His brother firefighters in the Hamburg Volunteer Fire Department did a tremendous job of honoring the man that Bob was.

My helmet is off to them for rallying as a team to make the family and friends feel at home in Bob's fire station where the funeral was held.

May he now rest in peace.

http://www.firefighternation.com/profiles/blog/show?id=889755%3ABlogPost%3A326276

At 7:03pm on January 28, 2008, heather said…: May you Rest In Peace fellow firefighter.
To the family and friends, God Bless in your time of sorrow and hold you close by His side.

At 5:48pm on January 28, 2008, Deborah said…: Brother, when you weep for me,
Remember that it was meant to be.
Lay me down and when you leave,
Remember I’ll be at your sleeve.

In every dark and choking hall,
I’ll be there as you slowly crawl.
On every roof in driving snow,
I’ll hold your coat, and you will know.

The house from which I now respond,
Is overstaffed with heroes gone.
Men who answered one last bell,
Did the job and did it well.

As firefighters we understand,
That death’s card dealt in our hand.
A card we hope we never play,
But one we hold there anyway.

That card is something we ignore,
As we crawl across a weakened floor.
For we know that we’re the only prayer,
For anyone that might be there.

So remember as you wipe your tears,
The joy I knew throughout the years.
As I did the job I loved to do,
I pray that thought will see you through.

Condolences to the family. Your loss is greatly felt through-out. Bless you all, Deborah -- Dallas, TX

At 10:40am on January 28, 2008, Mick Mayers said…: We will keep the family and brothers of this good man in our thoughts and prayers. From Hilton Head Island Fire & Rescue and SC-TF1.

At 1:47am on January 28, 2008, Michael Bird SR said…: our prayers and thoughts will be with the family of bob newell.... from the crew here at rhodestown vol. fire dept. jacksonville,nc

At 9:47pm on January 27, 2008, Greenman said…: My condolences to the Newell family. It is always hard to lose a loved one unexpectedly.