Tom Covert

, Male

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Driver / Engineer
Years in Fire/EMS:
15
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Platteville Fire Department, Inc. - Platteville, Wisconsin
Years With Department/Agency
15
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.platteville.org/CityGovernment/PublicSafety/PlattevilleF...
Web Site:
http://www.swtc.edu
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Current member of the Southwest Wisconsin Regional Technical Rescue Team where I am an assistant chief and primary instructor.
My Training:
Certified Firefighter 1
Certified Firefighter 2
Certified Fire Instructor 1
HazMat Operations
Entry Level Driver Operator
Certified Ice Rescue Technician
Certified Rope Rescue Technician
Certified Rope Rescue Technician Instructor
Certified Confined Space Rescue Technician
Certified Confined Space Rescue Technician Instructor
LP Gas Response Instructor
About Me:
I am a 15 year veteran of the Platteville Fire Dept Inc. I have been a firefighter, jaws team member, ropes team member and currently an a driver/engineer on the department.

I am also an assistant chief on the Southwest Wisconsin Regional Technical Rescue Team where we specialize in Technical Rescue including: Ropes, Confined Space, Trench, Swift Water, Ice, and Collapse. That team is based out of Lancaster Wisconsin and covers Grant, Crawford and Richland Counties. We are hoping to expand that to cover Lafayette and Iowa Counties as well.

I am also a Certified Fire Instructor I in Wisconsin and work for the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College teaching fire science and rescue as an adjunct instructor.
Day Job:
Full time Computer Support for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
My father was a firefighter and fire instructor and one of the first in the state of Wisconsin. When you grow up around it, it becomes a part of your life. It's in my blood and I love doing the job.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
the highs after a job well done.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
lack of funding.

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  • Jacquita

    Just wanted to say what a great person and wonderful teacher you are. The few times you taught my E.L.F. class it was great. Thanks for not letting me quit when I wanted to. See you in the funny pages.

    Apr 18, 2008

  • Jacquita

    Pretty sure I passed the written part. Will find out at the end of next week. Will keep you posted. Working on my presentation now. Be Blessed and Be Safe.

    Apr 30, 2008

  • Jacquita

    Thinking of you and Karl while on vacation in Kansas. Hope y'all stay dry and on high land or a roof top(kidding about the roof top). Keep me in mind for ladder training. Be Blessed and Be Safe.

    Jun 13, 2008