Kurt Kamm

Male

Malibu, CA

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
N/A
Years in Fire/EMS:
4
Web Site:
http://www.kurtkamm.com
My Training:
See below- in connection with my writing, I have attended the Los Angeles County Fire Department Helitak Camp 8 Academy and attended Arson Investigation calsses at CalFire/San Luis Obispo Unit
About Me:
Live in Malibu CA. Last year's Canyon Fire burned to my doorstep. Closest neighbor and church next door gone. Have become something of a wildland fire expert. Write wildland firefighter novels. Working on a novel about ARSON
Relationship Status:
Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.kurtkamm.com
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Firefighters and EMS are the most positive, "can do" people in the world
Top Issues Facing Responders:
In wildland, its having adequate resources for the response. The fires are getting bigger, lasting longer. The response is getting harder

Comment Wall:

  • Paul Montpetit

    Kurt, may check it out ...I was on a Hot Shot team many years ago (youngs mans game) But to be honest my "new love" is structure firefighting...Amazing how something can scare the hell out of you and yet excite the sh-t out of you at the same time.....LOLStay safe and take care.....thanks again........Paul

    Jul 11, 2008

  • Kurt Kamm

    Thanks Paul

    Jul 11, 2008

  • J Mac

    Thanks Kurt,

    I'll check it out.

    J Mac

    Jul 12, 2008

  • Kimberly A Bownas

    Hey Kurt, I will check it out thanks. I am always interested in good books about firefighting. Like WestPhilly said don't sweat it. Thanks for letting me know about the book..

    Jul 12, 2008

  • Brian Dumser

    That sounds like a book I'd like to read. I'll check it out. Stay safe!

    Jul 12, 2008

  • Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd

    Kurt, I loved the color scheme used for the graphics and photos on the cover of your book. Well done. It looks like an interesting read. I'll look it up on Amazon.com. Had the chance to drive through Malibu two days ago. Looked for some signs of damage from the recent wildfires but didn't see much from Hwy 1. Stopped by 71's to use the facilities on my way home, met Greg and Scott? couple of ff/pm's on duty in the squad. Which station do you work at? Took a picture of one of you rigs on Hwy 1 that was sporting chevrons on the back of the rig. Is this a new standard for your engines now to comply with NFPA 1901? Take care, Mike

    Jul 13, 2008

  • Paul Montpetit

    Well yes there is burnover, there's fire jumping the firebreak, there are "widow makers" everywhere....and you usually don't have the luxury of water at the ready if the crap goes sour in a hurry...But I am a fortunate one that can say "been there, done that...." Have had the experience of both scenes......

    Jul 13, 2008

  • Kurt Kamm

    Did you say you don't have the luxury of water if you have to crap....

    Jul 13, 2008

  • Kurt Kamm

    Unexpected Risks of Firefighting-
    Firefighters in a national recreation area in northern CA faced the threat from armed suspects protecting their marijuana site. Firefighters were told, "Armed Law Enforcement officers are needed to mitigate threats against fire crews and provide for safety on the fireline."

    Jul 17, 2008