Matthew Vogt

Male

Winsted, CT

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:
5
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
WINSTED ENGINE-2
Years With Department/Agency
2
Dept. Web Site:
http://WINSTEDFIRE.ORG
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
former lt. with the burrville vol. fire dept. out of north torrington ct
My Training:
firefighter 1
firefighter 2
haz-mat operations
basic pump operator
rural water supply
cold water rescue
vehicle extrication
rapid intervention (R.I.T.)
ics 100,200,300,700,701,800
About Me:
i am currently a firefighter with engine company no.2
of the winsted fire department been on the job as an actual firefighter for 5 years and i was an explorer for 4 years i am looking to become a paid firefighter in mass. either springfield or boston and in ct. either hartford or bridgeport im looking into getting my emt and cpat to move forward with my dreams of starting the career tradition with in my fammily
Day Job:
landscaper/mason
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
i joind following my fathers footsteps he served in burlington ct for 25 years and is now a member with burville ct. my brother and 5 of my uncles are or were firefighters so i guess you can say becauase i grew up around it its in my dna
Why I Love Fire/EMS
i love it because i love the challenges associated with the job
Top Issues Facing Responders:
new technoligy it seems it can be a crutch at times
and sometimes we are so used to grabbing a line and going in to search that we dont always look at if there is even a chance good can be done and it kills us

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  • Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

    Matthew, Welcome to the Firefighter Nation. I am glad you joined the group.There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all.

    Chief William Sharp
    Brookings, Oregon

    Feb 19, 2011

  • Sarah

    Welcome to FFN!
    Stay safe and enjoy the site!

    Feb 19, 2011

  • DFD4LYF

    Welcome Matthew. Glad to see you follow in the family tradition. I'm sure you'll make a great addition to your department, those you serve, and those you serve with. Make em' proud bro'.

    Feb 28, 2011