Jeff Buechel

46, Male

Kewaskum, WI

United States

Profile Information:

Lives in:

Kewaskum, WI

Department:

Kewaskum Fire and Rescue

Title/rank:

2nd Captain

Years of public service:

22

Agency structure:

Combination fire department

Top issues in your department:

Low daytime staffing levels. Keeping training challenging to all members, no matter what training level they are at.

Professional Qualifications:

FF1, FF2, FO2 AEMT, FInsp 1, Hazmat Ops, PADI Diver

Topics you provide training for:

Automobile Extrication, Truck and Engine Company Tactics,

Areas of expertise:

I don't think I will ever be an expert, but I learn more every day. The more I know, the safer my crew and I will be.

Bio:

I have been a second generation firefighter for 12 years. I joined the Beechwood Vol. Fire Dept. in Beechwood, WI in 1996. I served as a Firefighter moving up to HEO until moving to the village of Kewaskum. I have been a member of Kewaskum Fire and Rescue since 2004. I served as a Firefighter/EMTB until promotion to 2nd Lt in December 2008. Since that time I have promoted through the fire prevention bureau as 1st Lt, then promoted to 2nd Capt in the training bureau. EMS level upgraded to AEMT. Joined the Washington County Dive recovery team with PADI certifications of Advanced open water, Night, Ice, Dry Suit, Rescue diver.

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