Jason Hoevelmann

Male

Missouri

United States

Profile Information:

What State do you live in?
MO
Type of Organization
Paid Fire Department
Job Function
Company Officer (Captain/Lt/Supervisor)
Years in Fire/EMS:
28
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Florissant Valley Fire Protection District
Years With Department/Agency
14
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.fvfpd.com
Web Site:
http://firefightersenemy.com
About Me:
Co-owner and Lead Instructor of Engine House Training, LLC. I am a deputy chief/fire marshal with my combination department where I have been a member for 28 years. My career department I am a Battalion Chief and have been a career firefighter for 19 years.
Day Job:
Firefighter all the time.
Relationship Status:
Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Firefighters-Own-Worst-Enemy/199376...
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I had an older cousin that was a firefighter and being 8 years older than me, he was my role model. So, since about the age of seven, this is all I have wanted to do.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
It's the greatest job on the planet.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Leadership, resources and training. Include political road blocks and things can be very challenging. Stay focused and stay positive and things will turn out okay. Only you can control your attitude.

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  • Moose

    Hey chief, I liked your two topics in the forums, "Its that simple" and "Whats your take". I too gawk at things when my wife and I go out. And as a Captain I feel what your saying about training. I cant get my dept to train, its always equipment maintenance or truck checks...Still working on the chief. We have a new training tower in our county though so maybe that will change things.
    Stay Safe.
    Brian Jones
    Captain, Carlisle FD

    May 18, 2011

  • Ernie Scheinert

    Thank you for the add as well, Jason. I kind of figured that is what you meant with that comment. It would be nice if every department had the resources and manpower that those people seem to have. Anyway, thanks again and I am always looking forward to the knowledge and expertise that you bring to all of us!! Stay Safe

    Ernie

    Jul 3, 2011

  • Larry Record

    Jason, I have just watched your video with the "doll house" ventilation prop.  Loved it.  Other members at my departments would like to know if you can supplt a blueprint and diminsions of this prop for us?  Any help would be helpfull.  Thanks, Larry Record.

    Mar 28, 2014