Capkurt

65, Male

De Pere, WI

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function
Captain
Years in Fire/EMS:
32 I'm old!
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
De Pere Fire - Rescue
Years With Department/Agency
31
My Training:
Went through them all. FFI, FFII, Even when they had FF III, D/O Engine & Aerial, FO I, NIMS, IC, Haz-Mat Specialist and Asst. Team Leader. yadda, yadda, yadda. We're a small Dept. so everyone has to do just about everything. I still get to clean the toilets and take out the garbage in the morning. It's so glamorous being a Captain!
About Me:
BS from University of Cincinnati, Paramedic since 1985 from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Taught at NWTC for 20 years. Regional Haz-Mat Team for 10 years. Tech Rescue Team. Member of IAFF L1998. Couple of terms as President.
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
While in college(1977), became dissatisfied with what I was pursuing and wanted to do something that could have an immediate impact on people. Liked it from the beginning and the rest is history.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
being able to make a positive impact when people are having their worst day.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Lack of funding from Fed., State and Local Gov.

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  • massin ludovic

    hello!do you know someone in paris?i 'll like visit a station in US but i don't know anyone!=( maybe firefighter nation can help me! i hope your spent a good moments in the most beautiful town in the world! stay safe too capkurt!

    Feb 10, 2010

  • massin ludovic

    ok!i'll be a pleasure to meet a firefighter from wisconsin!have you got a email adress?i can sent you some patches, tee shirt...(i'm a collector!) sory for my bad english language i'm training! =)

    Feb 10, 2010

  • Lindsay Stout

    haha, no way that would be a Steelers jersey!!

    Oct 8, 2010