Curt Raue
  • 39, Male
  • Toledo, IA
  • United States
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Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:
7
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Marshalltown
Years With Department/Agency
2
My Training:
FF I, FF II, Haz Mat Ops, EMT B, Motor sports fire and safety, wildland firefighter II.
About Me:
In 2008, I was elected to be a lieutenant for Toledo. Serving as an officer gave me the opportunity to get more involved and learn more about the fire service. Before this time, I was really out of shape and about twice the size I am now. Serving as an officer, however, I felt obligated to be able to do everything that I would be directing other firefighters to do. I started exercising and made some changes to my lifestyle. Slowly I started to melt and get better conditioned. Eventually, my love of the fire service and my conditioning got to the point that I decided to try to go to the next level and test for paid departments. I tested for several departments, made multiple lists, and eventually got picked up by a paid depatment a half hour away from my home town.
Day Job:
Firefighter
Relationship Status:
Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.facebook.com
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I'm not going to lie, I joined the fire department because I wanted to wear a uniform and have a light on my dash. Over the past few years, though, I have done a lot of growing up and realized what the fire service is really about. Now, my light sits between the seats when it's not needed and my uniform only comes out when everyone else's does. I remain active in fire/ems though, probably more active than before, because of the pride and the comradery that comes from being a firefighter.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Pride, brotherhood, sweat, heat, dirt, pain.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Training. Training is the biggest issue by far. The way our world is constantly evolving, mostly the changes being made to vehicles and building materials and methods, it is very important that we know as much as possible about everything that we could possibly encounter. Training, both hands on and class room, is the only way to be prepared.

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At 11:07pm on March 1, 2011, Roger Waters said…
You bet, be safe!
At 10:42pm on February 28, 2011, sarah arledge said…
HI CURT RaUE WELCOME TO FFN YOU LIKE IT HERE ITS A GREAT PLACE TO BE STAY SAFE TAKE CARE
At 1:03pm on February 24, 2011, Roger Waters said…
Welcome to Firefighter Nation Curt
At 5:04pm on February 23, 2011, Sarah said…
Welcome to FFN!
Stay safe!
At 3:33pm on February 23, 2011, Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp said…
Curt, 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 Fire/Rescue
Brookings, Oregon
 
 
 

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