Kurt Semmel is a 25 year veteran of the fire service. Currently he is assigned to Rescue I Stamford Fire Rescue Department. He is also a certified Fire Service Instructor in the State of Connecticut. He is a frequently requested forcible entry instructor and is a co-instructor with Captain Robert Morris (Rescue 1-FDNY) teaching forcible entry. Firefighter Semmel is currently matriculating toward a B.S. degree in Fire Engineering, and is a recognized Public Safety Dive Instructor, and has over 20 years experience in building construction.