Current Members

Here is where you will find out a little about our current Firefighters;
It was approximately 2008 when the late Tim Thibault had tried to get all the active members of the fire department to write a brief introduction about themselves. He asked for just a few lines describing them, their interests, their families and what brought them to want to be firefighters. Well Tim, perhaps your efforts were about 10 years too early. Tim was very interested in computers and websites and knew more about them than most of us at the time. I talked to Marina and told her that we were going to take another run at it in commemoration of Tim. She was excited to hear that we would make this effort in his honour. Social media has gotten to be more common now and things like Face book pages have gotten us thinking differently. So we are going to try it again for you, Tim.

Mike Kwasnica

• D.O.B. February 1968
• Spouse; Sherry Kwasnica
• Children; Chelsea (Chris) Godart, Austin Kwasnica & Tyler Kwasnica
• Current Position; Fire Chief (January 21, 2012- present)
• Provincial Call Number #300
• Joined the Humboldt Fire Department; May, 2001.
• I became the first ever paid Rural Deputy Chief for the Humboldt Fire Department from May 1-2007 to Jan 20, 2012. And also the second full time Fire Chief and the Twentieth Fire Chief for the Humboldt Fire Department from Jan 21, 2012-Present
• First Responder, Building Inspector Class I & II, NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level I & II,NFPA 1033 Fire
• Investigator ,NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor, NFPA 472 Hazmat, CN Tank Car Specialist, Advanced Vehicle Extrication trainer, Level I Violent Threat Risk Assessment, ICS 100, 200,300.
• I assisted in the Egg Fire in 2015 in LaRonge, participated in the Lanigan Rodeo team for about 8 years, and did so many Fire hall tours that I can’t count them, Daycare tours, and many other fire prevention initiatives. I have been on the SAFC Fire Prevention Committee Co-Chair for the past 7 years and I am currently the appointed Director of the SAFC Zone 6. I am a member of the Provincial CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) response team, and also an Instructor for the SVFFA fire schools.
• I am proud to have introduced HFD to Active 911, the use of IPADs in our Response Vehicles, and arranging the Action Training Online. I feel that all these new technology make our jobs easier, safer and more efficient.
• Hobbies include: Hunting, Fishing, Camping and mostly spending time with my family in any way I can get it.

Darrell Wickenhauser

 

• D.O.B. January 1964
• Spouse; Cathy Wickenhauser
• Children; Kaitlyn, Kelsey and Owen
• Current Position; Deputy Fire Chief (March 2013- Present).
• Provincial Call Number #301
• Joined Humboldt Fire Department; September 11, 2000.
• Employers while on H.F.D.: Colony Motor Products (2000-2011), South 20 R.V. (2011-2013), City of Humboldt (2013- Present).
• Attribution to H.F.D.; Fire Fighter, Deputy Fire Chief, Instructor (NFPA 1041), Fire Inspector level 1&2 (NFPA 1031), Fire Inspector (NFPA 1033). First Responder with the Health Board, Tank Car Specialist, Safe Community’s Director, Receipt of Protective Services Award in 2014 (20 years service), Fire Fighter of the Year, Ambassador of Safe community- Volunteer of the year (2017), past member of H.E.R.O. as director and President, I volunteered in LaRonge for a 4 day stint for the EGG fire (July 2015). Participated and organized may functions in which the fire department was involved, PCS Lanigan Rodeo, Fire Power Competitions, Fire Prevention week, open Houses, SVFFA Schools, School Tours, Bowling days, Charity event and Golf Tournaments, P.A.R.T.Y. Programs, Farm Safety Days and Babysitting courses. I attended HFD Family BBQ and socials events. 
• Fire Career; I have served on the LeRoy Fire Dept. from Feb.1984 to June 1991, Melfort Fire Dept April 1998 to July 2000, Humboldt Fire Dept. Sept.2000 to present.
• My hobbies include Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Hockey (playing and coaching), Wild Life Member, Snowmobiling, and Quading and Traveling abroad, volunteering for local groups.

Craig Stomp

• D.O.B. February 1974
• Spouse; Heather Stomp
• Children; Ben and Camryn
• Current Position: Captain, First Responder
• Provincial Call #304
• Joined the Humboldt Fire Department May 2000
• Employers while on the Fire Department; Humboldt Farm Equipment 1993-2010, PCS Lanigan Division 2010-2013, K.M.K. Sales 2013-present, I work as a mechanic and hold inter-provincial Journey Persons Tickets as a Agricultural Machinery Technician and a Heavy Duty Technician.
• Attributions to the Humboldt Fire Department;  I have served the Department as Firefighter, Lieutenant, Captain, and First Responder. I started as a Pump Operator because it came natural to me and I like operating Trucks even to this day.
• I am a member of the Saskatchewan Volunteer Fire Fighters Association. I hold a Fire fighters Instructors Course certificate and I am certified in Ice Water Rescue. I have participated in organizing and teaching at the Saskatchewan Volunteer Fire Fighters Association fire schools when we hosted them here and now I teach at the SVFFA schools around the province of Saskatchewan as well.
•  I always enjoyed repairing and building new equipment around the Fire Hall. I like helping with organizing our Fire Departments Social functions. I am on the committee for the EMS Charity Ball. I took over the “Beer Fridge Duties” in my first year of service and had to raise the price of a beer to the disgust of a certain firefighter who to this day still gives me the gears about it (just because when they were only 50 cents each back when he started).
• I have participated in the PCS Firemen Rodeos and the Provincial Fire Competitions, both great ways to sharpen our skills.  I spent a week fighting the EGG Fire in LaRonge in July 2015. I participate with the PARTY Program and I believe that Public Education does save lives.  And YES, even though I wear a Captain’s helmet I still like to get dirty as my Captain before me always demonstrated. 
• Hobbies; I enjoy camping with family and friends. I try to play a game of Hockey and fit in a round of Golf. I took up coaching my son’s baseball team and was a Beaver Scout Leader for 3 years.

Rick Cadrain

• D.O.B. November 1959
• Spouse; Yuliya Cadrain
• Children; Lisa, Ryan, Arjay, Ivan
• Provincial Call Number #308
• Position; Firefighter
• I joined the Humboldt Fire Department in April, 1989.
• Employers; Self employed Rick’s Place (1985-Present)
• Attributions to the Humboldt Fire Department included; I helped out with numerous School Tours, I have been involved with almost all the Firefighter Rodeos that Humboldt participated in over the years, and because I strongly believe in Public education, I helped with Public Awareness Programs during Fire Prevention Week and Smoke Alarm Blitz Programs, Party Programs, MADD programs, SADD Programs. I have volunteered as an Auxiliary Member on the R.C.M.P. program since it first started. My occupation as a Chef,  and my close proximity to the Fire Hall got me involved with doing a lot of cooking for many Firefighter Events, such as Open Houses, SVFFA Annual Meetings, Fire Conventions, Annual Meetings, Fire Schools and even sometimes for those long through the night Fire Calls when everyone was exhausted and needed a lunch. Yes, many times Rick’s Place kept the same hours as the Fire Department did.
• I have been awarded the Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal from the Governor of Canada for 20 years of Fire Fighting Service in 2009. In 2014, I received the Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal for 25 years in Protective Services in the province. In 1991, I was awarded with our Fire fighter of the Year award.
• Hobbies included; I enjoy fixing up old Cars, Driving them, Doing yard work, Projects in my back yard, Back yard BBQs with Friends, Playing with my Kids and Grandkids, and nice Winter Vacations.

Tim Kiefer

• D.O.B. March 1965
• Spouse; Sherilynn Kiefer
• Provincial Call Number #315
• Position; Lieutenant
• I joined the Humboldt Fire Department In February 2008
• Employer while on the Humboldt Fire Department was Self-Employed at Humboldt Rona
• Attributions to the Humboldt Fire Department include; I always enjoy all the aspects of our Fire Training. I am certified in First Aid and C.P.R., taken many online training courses and completed our Ice Water Rescue course. I strongly agree that the Fire Fighter Rodeos are a great way to share knowledge and sharpen skills for the Rookies and for those of us that help coach the teams.
• From my store, I have been able to help out by supplying many building materials for projects around the Fire Hall and at our training Sea Containers that required building materials, Paint and Spraying Equipment, shingles and all kinds of different hardware. I am going to say that I am a Jack of all trades and am happy to chip in and help wherever I am needed.
• I have helped out with the PARTY program, Open House at the Fire Hall, EMS Charity Ball Events, Fireworks, Parades and appreciate the team spirit in all of these events.
• I have received my 10 year Service Pin and hope to be able to keep doing what I love and that is working with all the equipment and helping people in need. It can be it fighting fire, emergency rescue, search and rescue, water rescue I am ready to help.” I like it here”.
• My Hobbies include; Wood working projects, Camping, Quading, Snowmobiling, 4x4ing, and Boating.

Jason Staniec

• D.O.B. October 1975
• Spouse; Jennifer Staniec
• Children; Sam, Allyssa and Julia
• Provincial Call Number #318
• Position; Lieutenant, Fire Fighter, First Responder
• I joined the Humboldt Fire Department in February, 2009.
• Employers C.I.M. in Humboldt (2001-2012), Mosaic, Colonsay Potash (2012-present)
• Attributions to the Humboldt Fire Department Include; I started being a volunteer Fire Fighter in Bruno, Sask., I was there from 1998 till 2008. During this time I learned a lot about fire safety and community involvement. I took my community involvement one step further becoming a First Responder with the Saskatoon Health District. I carried my skills over to the Humboldt Fire Department when we moved to Humboldt in 2008. Since then I have been part of many successes in the department. I took part in getting a UTV (Kubota) for the department and building the Fire/ Rescue Skid for the back of it, transferring it into a very useful tool. Another project was to building a Firefighting Skid to go into the back of a half-ton truck to be able to get to remote areas the larger trucks could not get to. I have built various training props. I have contributed to re-writing SOG’s for the Fire Department and am always looking for new and better ways to help us do our job.
• I was proudly awarded the Fire Fighter of the Year Award in 2010 and in 2015 for my efforts.
• Hobbies include; Carpentry projects, welding and working on various projects in my garage. 

James Huber

• D.O.B. March 1963 
• Spouse: Deborah Huber
• Children; Tiffanay and Jonathan
• Position #4
• Provincial Call Number #309
• First Responder- Firefighter
• Joined the Humboldt Fire Department in March 1991
• Employers while on the Humboldt Fire Dept.: Central Farm Sales (1986 to1995) and K.M.K. Sales (1995 to present).As a Agricultural Machinery Technician 
• Attributions to the Humboldt Fire Department include: I moved to Humboldt after serving as a Firefighter in Bruno where I had already completed my First Aid training, was C.P.R. Certified, and had a base knowledge of firefighting. I was glad to sign up to serve my new home community in the fire services. My mechanical knowledge helped when it came to repairs around the fire hall, it also lead to the building of a hose pressure tester that proved to save unnecessary wear and tear on the fire pumps. I always enjoyed helping out with our Open House Exhibits, Smoke Detector door to door Programs, all of our Public Awareness Programs. I was always one that believed in Public Education of Fire Safety, Awareness, and especially the Smoke Detector& Carbon Monoxide Detector Programs to save properties and save lives. I try my best to help people in need, like with Trans Gas Fire in Prudhomme, training for firefighter rodeos and to give my assistance wherever help is needed.
• My Hobbies include, Coaching various sports, Officiating Sports especially Soccer, I am a Board Member of the Soccer Association and a Life Member of Sask. Soccer. Also thanks to my wife Debbie setting together Bicycles.

Matt Schidlowsky

• D.O.B. June 1968
• Spouse; Jody Schidlowsky
• Married in 1996; Children are; Mackenzie and Austin
• Provincial Call Number #310
• Position; Firefighter
• Joined the Humboldt Fire Department in August 1993
• I have been employed by Nutrien Ltd. in Lanigan since 2008.
• Attributions to the Humboldt Fire Department include; I have participated in the Potash Corp. Fireman’s Rodeo for the past 10 years and at the Provincial Firepower Competitions in Prince Albert and Saskatoon for 4 years. I have always enjoyed this training and also sharing my knowledge with the Rookies. Always try to start their training in an easy to understand method “Put the Wet Stuff on the Red Stuff” maybe one of my favorite phrases.
•  I have been awarded the Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal from the Governor of Canada for 20 years of Fire Fighting Service in 2013. In 2018, I received the Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal for 25 years in Protective Services in the province. In 1994 and again in 2005, I was awarded with our Fire fighter of the Year award.
• I have also served on the Three Lakes Fire Dept. since 2014. I helped out doing a 4 day tour at the EGG Fire in LaRonge in July2015.
• I have been the President of the Humboldt Wildlife Federation for the past three years, been on the HERO board of Directors for 4 years, and participated in the JC’s Demolition Derby for the past 28 years. I have helped out doing the demonstrations for the PARTY Programs with the Safe Community Program, and many Open House Events at the Fire Hall.
• I am proud to have been a Member of the Humboldt Legion Army Cadets Since1982.
• My Hobbies include; Hunting, Fishing, Camping and Warm Winter Holidays
• I must include in my profile on more of my very favorite phrases; “The best thing that an old Firefighter can do is teach young Firefighters how to become Old Firefighters”. 

Jamie Dyok

 

• D.O.B. May 1979
• Spouse; James Dyok
• Children; Preston and Megan
• Provincial Call Number #311
• Position; Firefighter and Secretary-Treasurer
• I joined the Humboldt Fire Department August, 1999.
• Employers while on the Humboldt Fire Department are; Olymel-various positions (2003-2017) and at Behiel, Will, and Biemans (2017-present).
• Attributions to the Humboldt Fire Department include; I am Proud to be one of the first and only (to date) Father and Daughter teams to serve on the Humboldt Fire Department. I must credit my Dad for teaching me to have the determination to never say that I couldn’t do something. I trained hard and was the first female firefighter to ever compete at the P.C.S. Lanigan Fire Fighter’s Rodeo. Pound for pound, I am a force to be reckoned with and can keep up with my crew! I am also famous for my Rice Krispie Cake. 
• Hobbies include; Reading, Camping, Watching Crap TV, and enjoyed Serving as a Billet Mom for the Humboldt Broncos.

Robert Dufault

• D.O.B. February 1968
• Spouse; Linda Salikin-Dufault (married June 2000)
• Children; Sam Campbell (Braden), Russel Salikin, Jesse Fedik,  Ashley Salikin-Dufault, Darren Dufault
• Provincial Call Number #313
• Position; Firefighter
• I joined the Humboldt Fire Department in March 2005
• Employers while on the Humboldt Fire Department include; Delair Systems (1993-1996), Humboldt Flour Mills (1996-2010) and from 2010 my current occupation as Engineer for Canadian National Railways.
• Attributions to the Humboldt Fire Department include; I grew up in Naicam and moved to Humboldt in 1993. Coming from a small town with very strong community spirit, taught me how important volunteers were to the well being of a community. We had 3 Fires back to back in Naicam, the Pool Elevator Fire, my neighbor’s House Fire that burned to the ground and a Fire at V and V Livestock Hog Barn where I used to work. I always thought of those men that came to help. Although I never joined the department till 2005, I feel that I grew up with that spirit and it lead me to the Humboldt Fire Department.
• I trained and competed in the PCS Lanigan Firefighter’s Rodeo for 4 years, which I must add, was a skill and confidence building effort for me. The Rodeo has always set a good goal for our Fire Department to achieve. I helped out at the Prudhomme Sask. Energy Fire and participated in the PARTY Programs with the Safe Communities Programs by doing demonstrations on Vehicle Extrication.
• I have been awarded my 10 year Service Pin and hope to be able to collect a few more of these. 
• I enjoy helping with our Social Functions, the Open House Events in October, The EMS Ball, and when we hoisted the Provincial Firefighter’s conference etc.
• My Hobbies include; Camping, Fishing and Hunting and of course the” honey do” lists.

Marcel LeBlanc

• D.O.B. April 1980
• Spouse; Tricia LeBlanc
• Children; Zander Risling
• Provincial Call Number #316
• Joined the Humboldt Fire Dept.; April 2008 
• Positions: Firefighter and Leuitenant, Hostorian
•  2009 Firefighter of the Year
• Employers: Journeyman Technician at Hergott Farm Equipment (2008- Present)
• Attributions to the Humboldt Fire Dept include; Served on the HERO Board of Directors as Secretary/Treasurer (2015-2018), I taught Pump Operations 2055 at the semi-annual SVFFA Fire Schools, I taught Level 1 Courses at Volunteer Fire Departments in the area, Competed with our team at the 2008 PCS Lanigan Fire Rodeo, Volunteer at the Annual JCI Demotion Derby, Summer Sizzler Parade
• My Hobbies include; Gardening, my dogs, Son(Zander) and Nephews (Conner, Carter, Noah), Gaming, Motorcycling, Wrestling, Video editing, Website design.
•  My father, Norbert LeBlanc, served on the Humboldt Fire Department for 31 years, and 22 of those years were as Fire Chief.  I remember as a young boy, seeing my dad fighting fires like the Main Street fire and the Legion fire.  I remember him helping people who had been in accidents and even helping to find people who went missing.  Not only was he a hero to me because he was my dad, he was a hero to me because he was one of the fire fighters.  He was the type of hero that ran into danger while everyone else ran away.  He ran in with his whole team of heroes, and stopped the danger and saved the victims.  I thought I was a special kid, because my dad was a Fire Fighter, and not every kid got to say that.  The idea of being a hero is why I wanted to be a fire fighter as a kid.
• Marcel LeBlanc continued;
•  Dad explained to me that everyone has strengths and weakness, and so do fire fighters. Some fire fighters are good at working on ladders, some are good on the nozzle, some good in a SCBA, some good at working the pump, some are good at calming the victim, and some are good at training.  But no fire fighter is good at all these skills, and must understand their own weakness.   He taught me that the fire department is a team, and that team is the reason that fire fighters are able to help so many people in so many different situations. The team is able to show all of its strength, while each member is covering each others’ weakness.  The fire department is a team, and with a team comes camaraderie.  To be part of the team is why I wanted to be a fire fighter as a teen.
• I learned over the years from him, that helping people was one of the most important things that you could do.  Dad taught me that eventually everyone will need help, and that we should never show bias toward that help.  People hear about the big story fires and accidents, but most of the calls are false alarms, nuisance alarms and small situations that aren’t necessarily emergencies. He taught me that the person who made these calls were looking for peace of mind.  It didn’t matter if it was a structure fire, an accident on the highway, or a carbon dioxide or smoke alarm malfunction, the person who called is looking for a team of heroes that will come put out the fire, help those in the crash, or replace the batteries and let them know that everything is alright and safe.  Giving safety and peace of mind to my community is why I wanted to be a fire fighter as an adult.  
• Becoming a fire fighter on the Humboldt Fire Department has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.  The sense of accomplishment, camaraderie and excitement is something that I carry with me every day.  Whether I’m running the pump to help put out a fire, or using the jaws of life to help a victim out of a car, or changing the battery in an alarm, I’m proud that I can bring peace of mind to a person in need. I know that even if we are developing a new ice rescue technique I’m building relationships with people that will take care of me when I need help.  I’m proud to be a fire fighter, and I hope I make the little boy that watched his dad save Main Street proud, as well as his dad and son too.

Jordan Dalsin

• D.O.B. June 1982
• Spouse; Jen Dalsin
• Children; Abby and Josie
• Provincial Call Number #319
• Position; Firefighter, First Responder
• I joined the Humboldt Fire Department in August 2011.
• Employer; SaskTel as a Customer Service Technician (2005 to present)
• Attributions to the Humboldt Fire Department include; I completed my First Responder Training (2016), assisted in creating a Firefighter Fitness Program (2018 to present) that is based around fire fighting skills and physical requirements. I was proudly awarded the Fire Fighter of the year Award 2 years in a row (2016 and 2017). I have been involved with the P.C.S. Lanigan Firefighter’s Rodeo for 5 years, 3 years in competing and 2 years in coaching. I strongly believe that physical endurance and skill is necessary to keep us SAFE.
• Hobbies include; Golfing, Fishing, Hockey, Baseball, Beer brewing, Playing Guitar and Music. 

Paul Catacutan

• D.O.B. March 1982
• Spouse; Sheryll Catacutan
• Children; Kurt, Stephen, and Noah
• Provincial Call Number #321
• I joined the Humboldt Fire Department in June, 2012.
• Employers were Big Sky Pork Farms (2008-2011), and now Hergott Farm Equipment as a Farm Equipment Technician (2011- present). 
• I joined the Humboldt Fire Department in June, 2012.
• Attributions to the Humboldt Fire Department include; Training and eventually competing at the P.C.S. Lanigan Firefighter’s Rodeo in 2016 and have trained in Ice Water Rescue, which my family back home have trouble believing!   I am the first Filipino to have joined the Fire Department. I was born in Capas Tarac, Philippines and moved to Canada in October 2008. Working with the other employees at Hergott Farm Equipment sparked my interest in joining the Fire Service.  I am enjoying the family that I have found in Canada and especially my brothers in the Fire Service.

Braeden Campbell

• D.O.B. July 1987
• Spouse; Sam Campbell
• Children: Quynn, Rorie, Sloane
• Provincial Call Number #322
• Position; Firefighter
• I joined the Humboldt Fire Department in November 2012.
• Employer while on the Humboldt Fire Department has been South 20 Dodge Chrysler where I work as a Journeyman Automotive Mechanic. Currently I am self-employed at Auto Ethics.
• Attributions to the Humboldt Fire Department include training for and competing in the P.C.S. Lanigan Fire fighter’s Rodeo in 2013, 2014 and 2015.I am certified in First Aid and C.P.R. and am working my way through our on line training courses. Every year for the past 6 years I have participated in the Vehicle Extrication Demonstrations for the P.A.R.T.Y. Program for Safe Communities.
• I have always enjoyed working around the Fire Hall and proud to show off our equipment at our Open House Events at the Hall. Seems that there is always something that needs fixing around the hall and being a mechanic I get to help out with repairs quite often as well.
• I was proudly awarded the Firefighter of the Year Award in 2014 and received my five year pin last year.
• I have served on the HERO board for the last 4 years and enjoy doing these types of Community Projects.
• Hobbies include; Hunting, Welding Projects, all things Mechanical, Shooting Sports, gun collecting and Motorcycling. There always seems to be something that needs fixing and that’s where I shine. 

Krista Prunkl

• D.O.B. May 1984.
• Spouse; Aaron Prunkl
• Children; Baby on the way!
• Provincial Call Number #324
• Position; Firefighter
• I joined the Humboldt Fire Department in May 2013.
• Employer while on the Humboldt Fire Department is the Humboldt Journal (2008-present)
• Attributions to the Humboldt Fire Department include; P.C.S. Lanigan Firefighter’s Rodeo participant in 2015&2016, I volunteered in the LaRonge for a  4 day stint for the EGG fire (July 2015), I completed my Red Cross First Aid course (2018). I have been on the Humboldt Emergency Services Charity Event Committee from 2014- present. 
• Hobbies include; Art, Reading, Crocheting, Fishing, Golfing and Caring for my dog (Chili).
• P.S. I sure have a lot of Protective brothers.

Owen Wickenhauser

• D.O.B. May 1995
• Significant Other:
• Current Position; Fire Fighter 
• Provincial Call Number #325
• Joined the Humboldt Fire Department; May, 2014.
• Employers while on the Fire Department; Agricultural Equipment Repair Technician; (2013-Present) at Hergott Farm Equipment
• Past work experiences with the Co-op C-Store, Offshore Marina, One Oak Farms and Prairie Diesel.
• Attributions to the Humboldt Fire Dept; I have participated in the P.A.R.T.Y. program, demonstrating vehicle extrication. I have attended the Fire Fighter Rodeos at PCS Lanigan the past three years sharpening skills more and more every year. I was awarded a banner hanging at the SVFFA Fire School that we hosted in Humboldt. I am First Aid and C.P.R. certified and I also have a certification in Propane handling.  I volunteered in the LaRonge for a 4 day stint for the EGG fire (July 2015)and went to Prudhomme for the Natural Gas Fire that Sask. Energy had therein 2015. I especially enjoyed the challenges against the Special Olympic Teams in their sporting Events. Always enjoy meeting people at our Open House Events.
• My Hobbies include Fishing, Hunting, Sledding, Quading, Baseball, Hockey, working on vehicle projects, and my 4×4’s!  

Tyler Kwasnica

• D.O.B. March 1996
• Marital Status is Single
• Provincial Call Number #331
• Position; Firefighter
• I joined the Humboldt Fire Department in February 2017
• Employers while on the Humboldt Fire Department;
• I worked at the B.H.P. Jason Project while the shafts were being dug and I am currently employed with Holtvogt Sand and Gravel as a Heavy Equipment Operator.
• Attributions to the Humboldt Fire Department include; I am currently training to compete in the PCS Lanigan Fire Fighters’ Rodeo. I have taken First Aid and C.P.R. training along with all the training we do at our practices. Being a Heavy Equipment Operator has already proved to come in handy on the Fire Dept.
• I grew up watching my Dad on the Fire Department which made me want to join. I watched him made his way up to the Chief’s Position. If I hope to follow those Footsteps I have a lot of work ahead of me, but for now, I would be proud to say that I am half as good a Firefighter as my Father. I know with his coaching I will move along up the ranks from the Rookie position to hopefully a position of leadership, which I admire about Dad.
• Being on the Fire Department is like having a second family!
• Hobbies include; Hunting, Fishing, Camping, and spending time with my Families (2).

Anthony Sepke

• Date of Birth: March, 1977
• Family (Spouse, Children): Nadine Sepke, Asher and Nolah
• Position(s) held in HFD: Probationary Fire Fighter
• Date joined HFD: September 2019
• Employers while on HFD: K.M.K. Sales Ltd.
• Attribution to HFD: n/a
• Hobbies, Interests: Spending time with my family, Hunting and Fishing

Mark Schmidt

• Date of Birth: December 1983
• Family: Wife Connie and four kids Joshua, Justin, Jeremy, And Emily
• Position held in HFD: Fire Fighter
• Date joined HFD: September 2019
• Employers while on HFD: Currently Hergott Farm Equipment
• Attribution to HFD: n/a
• Hobbies, Interests: I enjoy watching and coaching hockey. I like to golf and bowl, going on trips with the family and hanging out with friends and family.

Justin Tarrant

• Date of Birth: May 1989
• Family: Teri – wife Kids – Zoey and Theo
• Position(s) held in HFD: Fire Fighter
• Date joined HFD : July 2020
• Employers while on HFD: Midland Glass, Community Safety Officer – City of Humboldt
• Attribution to HFD: Nothing currently, but I look forward to creating a positive impact within the department and community.
• Hobbies, Interests: I’m a self proclaimed gym rat. I love spending time with my family and friends. And most of my spare time is spent at out cabin.