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 Karl Newhart

Karl Newhart is the Engine Company Captain for the Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department. This makes him responsible for ensuring all engine company operations and equipment are certified before responding on emergency calls, as well as managing operations at emergency incidents.

Captain Newhart is also the department's Training Director, charged with preparing yearly training schedules and ensuring all members are certified in all neccessary applications. In the past 28 years of service, Captain Newhart has served the department in many other capacities, including Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief.

Captain Newhart is married and has two children. He is employed as a security specialist at a factory in Lafayette, which takes care of on-site police, fire and EMS duties.

Captain Newhart is very knowledgeable about the fire service after 28 years. He has a large certification history in many different areas, including Master Firefighter, Master Instructor, EMT, and many, many others. This makes Captain Newhart a great assett to have on staff, not only on scene, but in the training room as well.

Many have passed through the firehouse doors over the years, but none with the commitment and attitude shown by Captain Newhart. So, thank you Captain Newhart for your dedication to serve the citizens of Perry Township.

Please take a moment and visit our guestbook to leave Captain Newhart a message!

Next Month: Truck Company Captain Kent Padgett