Duane N. Rockwell

45, Male

Fort Plain, NY

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department, EMT - Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

Lifetime

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

South Minden Volunteer Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

Explorer 4yrs Fire Dept 11

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator - Montgomery County Emergency Management

About Me:

I am Happily Married to a STRONG and Beautiful Lady who I have put through HELL and can only hope that some day I can return the Strength to her that she has Displayed putting up with all of the Stress I have put her through. The two loves of my life, my son and daughter, without them I would be totally lost. They are the best in the world and I believe someday they will have the Love of South Minden like their old man. The daughter already loves the Dept at 5yrs and the son at 2yrs hopefully will start enjoying it soon. My HERO, Pop, Sherman D. Rockwell, Best Man Ever!!!!!!!!

Day Job:

Fire Sprinkler Inspector, SimplexGrinnell

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Well like most kids, I grew up wanting to be a Firefighter. Probably for the same reasons, Big red trucks, flashing lights and sirens. The main difference that separates me from the rest however is because of my HERO. My Grandfather, Sherman D. Rockwell, started my Fire Dept in 1964 and was the original Chief of the Dept and held the position for a total of about 32 yrs. Growing up with Pop as the Chief has made me a better person and has definitely trained my heart to attempt to follow in this Great mans footsteps. Now I doubt I will ever get to the years as Chief like Pop has, but I think the past 6 isn't too bad! Im sure that I am not the only person who has had that special someone influence them in the Fire Service and for those that have you understand Im sure.

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