Koray Korkut
Koray Korkut is the Fire Department Director (İtfaiye Müdürü) of the Karabük Municipality Fire Department, appointed to the position in 2020. Born in 1984 in Karabük, Turkey, he began his career as a Firefighter with the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Fire Department in 2007, transferred to the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Fire Department in 2010 where he served as Firefighter Sergeant and Fire Officer, and was appointed Fire Department Director at Karabük in 2020. He has responded to 1,000+ structural fires and 10+ major incidents including earthquakes, large wildland fires, and hazmat emergencies. He has been awarded the State Distinguished Service Medal of Turkey (Devlet Üstün Fedakarlık Madalyası). He holds an associate degree in Emergency and Disaster Management (Acil Durum ve Afet Yönetimi) and a bachelor\'s degree in Public Administration from Anadolu University. He is a certified Level 4 Fire Instructor and Level 2 Work at Heights Instructor.
Articles by Koray Korkut
Cardiac Arrest Response for Firefighter-Medics: High-Performance CPR, Pit Crew Model & ROSC
Evidence-based cardiac arrest guide: high-quality CPR parameters, pit crew model with role assignments, airway management, medications, post-ROSC care, termination of resuscitation, and refractory arrest options.
Confined Space Rescue: Permit-Required Spaces, Atmospheric Hazards & Rescue Operations
Confined space rescue guide: permit-required spaces, atmospheric hazards (O2 deficiency, H2S, CO, flammable gas), atmospheric testing sequence, initial response actions, non-entry vs entry rescue, PPE, and Operations vs Technician-level roles.
Firefighter EMT vs. Paramedic Certification: Which Do You Need and When to Get It (2026)
Should you get your EMT or paramedic before applying to fire departments? This guide compares both certifications, explains what departments actually require in 2026, shows the pay impact, and tells you when to upgrade.
Firefighter–Paramedics: How Modern Fire Departments Handle Medical Emergencies
Most fire department calls today are EMS emergencies. This in-depth guide explains how firefighter–paramedics respond to cardiac arrests, trauma calls, respiratory distress, overdose scenes, and more — including how modern fire departments integrate EMS into daily operations.
Firefighter Search and Rescue: Primary Search, Oriented Search, and Victim Removal Techniques
Complete search and rescue guide: primary vs secondary search, oriented search techniques, TIC-assisted search, victim location priorities by scenario, victim care, drag and stairwell removal methods, and MAYDAY self-rescue.
Hazmat Operations vs Technician: What Firefighters Really Do During Hazardous Materials Incidents
Not all hazardous materials responses are the same. This in-depth guide explains the difference between Hazmat Operations and Technician levels, what firefighters actually do on hazmat scenes, and how departments manage chemical, biological, and radiological emergencies.
Mass Casualty Incident (MCI): Triage, START Method & Fire-Based EMS Response
MCI guide: what defines a mass casualty incident, START triage algorithm step-by-step, triage tag color system, JumpSTART for pediatrics, sector assignments, ICS structure at MCI, transport priority, hospital coordination, and special MCI types.
Opioid Overdose Response: What Firefighters and Paramedics Do on Scene
Opioid overdoses have become one of the most common EMS calls in the United States. Here's exactly what firefighters and paramedics do when they arrive on scene — from naloxone dosing and airway management to crew safety and harm reduction.