Leighton Hochgesang
Leighton Hochgesang is a 9 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 Fire I/II, NREMT, Fire Instructor I/II, Ropes and Confined Space, Driver/Operator, Fire Officer 1, as well as an AHA CPRInstructor and Stop the Bleed Instructor. In 2021, Leighton joined ScottTownship 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 County Haz-Mat Team and the Dubois County FireTrainers Association.
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 Chief. Leighton has attended several training courses across the country, including classes at FDIC, Nozzle Forward, and County Fire Tactics, among others. Leighton believes that learning and training ends the day after you retire from the fire service.
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Leighton Hochgesang
Leighton Hochgesang is a 9 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 Fire I/II, NREMT, Fire Instructor I/II, Ropes and Confined Space, Driver/Operator, Fire Officer 1, as well as an AHA CPRInstructor and Stop the Bleed Instructor. In 2021, Leighton joined ScottTownship 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 County Haz-Mat Team and the Dubois County FireTrainers Association.
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 Chief. Leighton has attended several training courses across the country, including classes at FDIC, Nozzle Forward, and County Fire Tactics, among others. Leighton believes that learning and training ends the day after you retire from the fire service.