Robert E. Newell

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Training Officer, Safety Officer
Years in Fire/EMS:
38 years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Hamburg, New York
Years With Department/Agency
38
My Training:
Have taken over 200 Fire, Haz-Mat, Rescue and Emergency Management courses. I'm a part time Erie County, NY and New York State Fire Instructor and a part time instructor for the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs.
About Me:
Joined the Hamburg Vol. Fire Dept. in 1969. Went to Pennslvania to learn by taking classes - Auto Extrication and Hi-Angle Rescue. Brought that knowledge back to NY and started teaching these courses in Erie County. Became an M.E.T. later known as an E.M.T. Was an instructor for EMT until 1991 when I stopped working in in the field as an EMT. Became a Federal Law Enforcement Officer in 1970. Used my Fire and Rescue knowledge through-out my Federal career. Continued to teach and take all types of rescue and fire courses. Became a New York State Certified Fire Instructor in 1984. I'm a Nationally Certified fire instructor, also. Have taught many types of fire and rescue courses all over the U.S. Have continued to take Fire & Rescue courses to improve myself and keep current with the ever changing environment.
Day Job:
Ritired - U. S. Treasury Agent.
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Serve the community in a real way. friends were involved in the fire service. Iwas in law enforcement and it kept me down to earth.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The inner satisfaction of knowing that in any crises I can do something that will help the situation.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Losing the macho immage and increasing safety in all areas of fire service. Placing a higher value on physical fitness in the Volunteer service. ( Career service personnel are getting or already have the message).

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  • James 3.0 C.T.V.F.C.

    My Condolence to Bob family and Friends

    Jan 28, 2008

  • Cathie Wallace

    Didn't know you for long but someone that was near to my heart. You taught me all that I know and will never foreget you. May you keep a watch from the rescue bucket above.

    May my condulences be with the Newell family.

    Jan 29, 2008

  • Christopher Kurtz

    Bob lead the team of 3 that conducted the Firefighter 1 course I attended. He was very concerned about my safety and me personally. He was a great guy, a colorful character, and I miss him.

    Chris Kurtz
    52 HFD

    Sep 10, 2008