Chief Charles Himsel - Mt Horeb, Wi

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While visiting the 'Over the Top' posting http://www.emtbravo.net/index.php?showtopic=35566

The following was posted on the website mentioned for the Mt Horeb VFD. http://www.fdmh.org/

February 1, 2010 - 15:00

We regret to inform you that our Fire Chief, Charles Himsel, age 67, passed away this morning. Himsel has served the Mount Horeb Fire Department since 1965, Mount Horeb Emergency Medical Service since its inception in 1976, and served as Fire Chief since 1978. Updates, as they become available, will be posted on our website at http://www.fdmh.org/.

He provided 45 Years of Service, 32 Years as Chief... May he rest in peace...

Edited February 2, 2010 by smwells

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RIP. Some more to the story from "The Secret List":

Sad end to this story from "The Secret List"

Hey,

It is with deep sadness that I pass on to you that Mount Horeb (WI) Fire Chief Charles "Chuck" Himsel

passed away very suddenly this morning. While some of you may/may not know Chuck, odd's are, if you are an apparatus buff, you know him or at least his beloved and very unique Mount Horeb Volunteer Fire Department, in Wisconsin.

Clearly, "Fire Truck Chuck" was one of a kind who was born and died as a Firefighter. Some people in our business LOVE being a Firefighter-24/7/365-and that was Chuck. One who would never have a problem telling you how he felt about literally anything, he was most proud of his department, the Firefighters and EMT's of Mount Horeb. His enthusiasm and love of being a Firefighter was infectious and the incredible "high visibility black" MHVFD apparatus and their firehouse (literally a living museum of antique fire memorabilia, a huge toy fire engine collection, vintage fire fighting equipment, framed prints and original paintings) was unlike most have ever seen. (Photo links below)

Chief Himsel and the Mount Horeb FD was even featured world wide in the popular Duluth Trading Company catalog a few years ago. Check this out: http://tinyurl.com/yzr9rp6

We'll pass on more details when we have them-but in the meantime, please enjoy the below links.

Chief Chuck Himsel lived and breathed 24/7 as a Firefighter (following in his Dad's footsteps as Chief, his Dad serving from 1960-1978 and Chuck from 1978 until today) and beamed with pride whenever someone would visit his department, see the firehouse, the equipment and especially meet his members-amongst the best trained and gung ho anywhere. The motto of the MHVFD is "Share in The Pride" - they do and he did.

Rest In Peace Fire Chief Chuck Himsel, Mount Horeb, Wisconsin.

Take Care,

BillyG

The Secret List 2-1-10 / 1554 Hours

www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com

Mount Horeb VFD WEBSITE: http://www.fdmh.org/

Mount Horeb's Heavy Squad: http://fire-engine-photos.com.s3.amazonaws.com/6215.jpg

These are Ambulances-Not Squads: http://www.fdmh.org/id7.html

Mount Horeb Engine 4:

Mount Horeb Heavy Squad Video:

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RIP, Chief.

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May he rest in peace.