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Lives in:: Enumclaw, Wa

Department:: South King Fire & Rescue

Title/rank:: Driver/Engineer

Years of public service:: 35 / Retired Dec. 2019

Agency structure:: Paid fire department

Top issues in your department:: Quint vs Truck, Funding, Staffing

Professional Qualifications:: Journeyman FF, FF1 and FF2, Tech Rescue Specialist, IFSAC Driver Engineer, Aerial Operator , EMT - Defib

Topics you provide training for:: FF Safety and Survival, Truck Company operations, RIT/RIC

Areas of expertise:: Forcible Entry, Ventilation , Aerial Positioning, Man Vs Machinery, Tool usage and tool maintenance

Bio:: Started my Fire Service career in 1985 in a Fire Service program at L.H Bates Vo- Tech in Tacoma, WA. I then became a Resident FF for the Federal Way Fire Dept. ( KCFPD # 39 ) , while attending school. After Attending School for 2 yrs , I continued as a Resident Firefighter, and working for an ambulance company. In 1989 I achieved my dream of becoming a career FF, starting work for The City of Edmonds Fire Dept. In 1990 I returned to the Federal Way Fire Dept. as a Career Firefighter. I attended Numerous Firefighting courses continuing my education in the Fire Service. In 1996 I was one of 12 founding members of our Technical Rescue team, and I also became a Member of the FEMA USAR WA-Task Force 1 as a rescue specialist. In 2000 I became a Rescue Squad Leader on the Task Force. After serving on the team 8 yrs., I resigned my position on the team. In 2006 the Federal Way Fire Dept. merged with the Des Moines Fire Dept. , and Became South King Fire & Rescue ! Where I continue to work this day. I have filled many positions in the Dept., Acting Lt., Interim Lt., and Driver Operator. Driver operator is a new position in our organization, before all FF's off of Probation were trained to be drivers, in Jan. 2018 it will be promoted position ! I will be one of them. Founding member of Ladder Co.64 , where I am currently assigned. I still consider myself a student of my profession , and try to attend as much training as I can . Have attended Firehouse World Expo, FDIC, Orlando Fire Conference, and numerous FOOLS Conventions

Web site:: http://pugetsoundfools.com

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At 2:38pm on March 9, 2009, Jason "LAMBO" Lambert said…: Thanks! It's about time I finally got registered. See you soon. Lambo

At 11:40pm on February 19, 2009, Billy lewis said…: Good seeing ya bro

At 3:19pm on December 25, 2008, Dp said…: Merry christmas to you Sven. Hope all is well with you and yours. Stay Safe and we'll see you in June.

At 1:34am on December 20, 2008, Chris Frost said…: Hey brother good to see you on here. Are you and Shane keeping Snyder out of trouble? Happy Holidays

At 1:05pm on December 4, 2008, Brent Kaiser said…: Thanks Brother, I wear it with more pride and gratitude than you will ever know, or maybe you will :) Happy Holidays to you my friend.

At 4:54pm on September 30, 2008, Brent Kaiser said…: Sven, Sven, Sven......... Thank you brother. I have tried to post comments on the PSF forum and can't, so I am excited to find everyone here. I feel like a slacker for not knowing about it. Please pass on my families appreciation of everything that you all did for us. Words can't explain it.

At 7:17pm on September 29, 2008, Brandon Roark said…: brother, i havent forgotten, i promise. It's getting closer though

At 11:11pm on August 5, 2008, Austin Lindsey said…: Thanks Sven

At 12:24pm on July 16, 2008, Ben Simonds said…: Hey Sven,
Seattle rocked that is for sure.My email is bensimonds@hotmail.com send me your home address there. Take care and be safe brother

At 11:23am on July 16, 2008, Dp said…: Sven- How are you brother? It's great to see you here. Sorry I was unable to make the convention, I've heard you guys really raised the bar for us for 2009. We'll have fun trying to top it.
Stay Safe,

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