Leighton Hochgesang
Leighton Hochgesang is a 10-year student of the fire service. He began his fire service career as a volunteer with the Jasper Fire Dept. During his time on Jasper, he has obtained several certifications including Firefighter I/II, NREMT, Fire and Emergency Services Instructor II, Ropes and Confined Space, Driver/Operator, Fire Officer 1, as well as an AHA CPR Instructor and Stop the BleedInstructor. In 2021, Leighton joined Scott Township Fire and EMS as a career Firefighter/EMT. Leighton currently serves as a Lieutenant on both Jasper Fire Dept and Scott Township Fire and EMS. Leighton is a member of the Dubois CountyHaz-Mat Team and the Dubois County Fire Trainers Association. Leighton also serves as a Sales Representative for Dinges Fire Company servicing 7 counties in Southwest Indiana.
Leighton’s passion for the fire service stems from being a 2nd generation firefighter, where his father has served for almost 40 years, 20+ as Fire Chief. Leighton has attended several training courses across the country, including classes at FDIC, Nozzle Forward, and County Fire Tactics, among others. In his free time, he spending time with his wife and 2 kids, hunting, fishing, and hiking.
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Leighton Hochgesang
Leighton Hochgesang is a 10-year student of the fire service. He began his fire service career as a volunteer with the Jasper Fire Dept. During his time on Jasper, he has obtained several certifications including Firefighter I/II, NREMT, Fire and Emergency Services Instructor II, Ropes and Confined Space, Driver/Operator, Fire Officer 1, as well as an AHA CPR Instructor and Stop the BleedInstructor. In 2021, Leighton joined Scott Township Fire and EMS as a career Firefighter/EMT. Leighton currently serves as a Lieutenant on both Jasper Fire Dept and Scott Township Fire and EMS. Leighton is a member of the Dubois CountyHaz-Mat Team and the Dubois County Fire Trainers Association. Leighton also serves as a Sales Representative for Dinges Fire Company servicing 7 counties in Southwest Indiana.
Leighton’s passion for the fire service stems from being a 2nd generation firefighter, where his father has served for almost 40 years, 20+ as Fire Chief. Leighton has attended several training courses across the country, including classes at FDIC, Nozzle Forward, and County Fire Tactics, among others. In his free time, he spending time with his wife and 2 kids, hunting, fishing, and hiking.