Durk joined the New Hope Eagle Fire Company in 2000. He is certified in Firefighter I, Hazmat Operations, Swift Water Operations, Swift Water Technician I , is certified as a Sartech III with The National Association of Search & Rescue, First Aid, CPR and AED.

Durk is currently serving in the U.S. Coast Guard.

Hobbies & Interest: Fishing, Bowling, Surfing and Snowboarding.