Scott Kvittem

, Male

North Pole, AK

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:
5
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
North Star Volunteer Fire Dept.
Years With Department/Agency
3
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.northstarfire.org
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Quail Valley Volunteer Fire Dept, San Angelo Tx.
My Training:
FFI,
Wildland FF
About Me:
1992 joined the Army Military Police Corp.
1998 joined the Security Forces in the Air Force
2004 joined Quail Valley VFD, San Angelo Tx
2005 joined North Star VFD, North Pole Ak
Day Job:
North Pole Police Dept
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I grew up around Law Enofrcement all my life. My family wasn't in LE but I had friends that were. I heard some of the stories my friends talked about and I became interested in LE. I became interested in Fire Fighting was back in 2000, when I was driving home from work and a huge motorhome blew out a tire and struck a car, on the passenger side. We pulled over and assisted in the accident. I spoke with a firefighter that was a volunteer and he explained what he did and it struck a huge interest. I have only been in the fire service for 3 yrs now and I am looking at giving up 15 yrs of LE to pursue a career in Fire Fighting.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
I get to help and meet new people
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Money. The smaller volunteer dept's don't have any money for any training or descent equipment. Money affects all departments big or small, but small depts beg, borrow or steal just to get by.

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  • LJ Raniszewski

    Is your Company the one that was on "Tougher in Alaska"?

    Feb 13, 2009

  • Jerry Hanson

    Hey Scott, I remember that fire (in your picture). Lots of fun on a nice sunny day! Take care. Jerry

    Jun 23, 2011

  • Jerry Hanson

    To LJ: Yes, North Star VFD was the dept. on Tougher In Alaska. They keep reshowing it, too!

    Jun 23, 2011