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Nigel Capon
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  • Auckland
  • New Zealand
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Hometown:
New Zealand
I Live: (City, State)
Stanmore Bay, New Zealand
Years in Fire/EMS:
32 Volunteer, 27 paid
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
To serve my comunity, and follow the footsteps of my father ( Deputy Cheif ) and Uncle ( Chief ), and the most important the comunity I serve
Relationship Status:
Married
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
New Zealand Fire Service ( Auckland Fire Region )
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Rank/Role There:
Captain
Years With This Department/Agency
32
Second Department (if appl.)
Silverdale Volunteer Fire Brigade
2nd Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Rank/Role at Second Department:
Other Senior Command Staff
Years With Second Department/Agency
32
Web Site:
http://www.fire.org.nz
Other Past or Current Departments:
Silverdale Volunteer Fire Brigade 1976 - Present

Auckland 1A01 ( New Zealand Fire Service ) 1980-1996

Auckland Fire Region ( New Zealand Fire Service ) 1996 - Present



St John Ambulance North Shore 1980 - 1985
About Me:
I have been involved in the Rescue Service's since I was " born ", with my Uncle Chief Officer and Father Deputy Chief Officer.

My son joined three years ago

I am the Brigades Historian and Photographer, when a number of my photographs have appeared in local and national fire service magazines

I have also a grat intrest in the LACoFD, since the famous EMERGENCY! came on our sreens in the 1970's, most of the equipment being used in the LACoFD at the time we in New Zealand were using, Jaws of Life ( the first Volunteer Fire Brigade to own a set )

I have also had the pleasure of hosting Cheif Richard Houts ( Retired ) and his wife Aurdry, one of the hightest points my career.
Day Job:
Region Support Officer ( Logistic's )
Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
Volunteer Ambulance Officer

St John Ambulance Silverdale 1978 - 1980

St John Ambulance North Shore 1980 - 1985
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
The people, the comunity

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At 1:39am on August 29, 2008, Nigel Capon said…
Hi

Do you collect patche's ?,
At 1:19am on August 29, 2008, F1rst1n said…
If there is anything you need for your emergency collection let me know.
At 4:57pm on August 28, 2008, F1rst1n said…
Thanks for the Add Nigel. Sorry to hear about the loss of one of your own. Your fallen brother and his family will be in thought and prayer. FF Linder, LACoFD
At 5:23pm on April 11, 2008, LAURIE THOMPSON said…
i know he was coming, sorry i missed him, would liked to have talked to him. laurie
At 12:18am on April 8, 2008, Bob said…
I see you lost a brother FF and several injured. I hope you are ok and pray for the injured. Send our blessings to the family of our fallen brother. Stay safe.
At 10:50pm on March 25, 2008, Bob said…
Hi Nigel, welcome to FFN, you are helping make this a worldwide brother/sisterhood. Stay safe!
At 7:04pm on March 25, 2008, Chief 202 said…
welcome to FFN from Pittsburgh hope you like the site stay safe
At 10:35pm on March 22, 2008, Frank said…
welome to FFN, stay safe
At 7:02pm on March 22, 2008, Bob Kinne said…
Wlecome to FFN.
At 5:23pm on March 22, 2008, Nigel Capon said…
Thanks Guys, alway's good to hear from fellow firefighters around the world
 
 

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