Nick Morgan

Male

St Louis, MO

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Captain
Years in Fire/EMS:
27 years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
St Louis Fire Department, St Louis, Missouri
Years With Department/Agency
19 years and 10 months
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Previous Fire Departments: U.S. Air Force Fire Protection Specialist (ARFF Firefighter); Volunteer Firefighter with Worthington Fire Department in suburban area of Louisville Ky; also volunteer firefighter with Gosnell Fire Dept. in Gosnell Arkansas.
I'm also an Assistant Instructor for the St Louis County Fire Academy.
My Training:
Firefighter Iⅈ First Responder; Aircraft Rescue Firefighter; EMT Basic; Fire Instructor I: Fire Instructor II;
Haz Mat Technician; Officer I; former member of a heavy/technical rescue company. Have been trained in rural, suburban, military and urban firefighting, with experience in each area. I am currently enrolled in the B.S. in Fire Science program through CSU; currently assigned to Engine 28.
About Me:
I love being a firefighter. I have been assigned to engines, trucks, ARFF apparatus, and a heavy rescue squad throughout my career. I have been an instructor for STLFD Academy Recruit classes in the past; and I look forward to doing more in the area of training and instructing in the future.
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I've always liked fire trucks, also the excitement and the opportunity to help others in emergency situations has always attracted me.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Putting out fires and the "brotherhood/sisterhood" of the fire service!
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Lack or firefighter training and recurring skills proficiency in the "Basics", especially Fire Behavior, Building Construction (and collapse), Water Supply, Ventilation, and Terrorism Response and Assesment. And Leadership development among Company Officers.

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  • Michael

    Hey Nick
    I got u that Engine 9 patch u wanted . Email me and u can come down the street and get it.

    Jan 8, 2009

  • Dennis Rubin

    Thanks

    Jan 25, 2009

  • Jeff Weffelmeyer

    Hey Nick I wanted to let you know I got my letter the other day for my chief's interview. I am pretty excited... Any word on who is going to be teaching the class. Are you going to be instucting any classes or do you not know that stuff yet?

    Jun 16, 2009