Jarod Kruse earned his AAS degree in Fire Science Technology from Hennepin Technical College in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Previously, Jarod worked in safety roles for a variety of industries including nuclear power plants, coal power plants, oil refineries, metal recycling facilities, and medical device manufacturers. Most recently, Jarod was the customized training instructor/fire program lead instructor for Hennepin Technical College, as well as owner and operator of a consulting firm named Minnesota Fire, OSHA, and Emergency Planning.
Jarod joined SECURA Insurance in July 2024 as a risk management consultant. He has numerous designations and certifications including NFPA 1403 Lead Instructor, Hazardous Materials Operations Level State Certification, Hazardous Materials Technicians Level, Advanced Technical Certificate — Fire Investigations/Inspections, and Advanced Technical Certificate — Fire Suppression Technician.
Fire fighting has been a passion for Jarod since 2002 as both an on-call and an experienced shift firefighter. He was named Firefighter of the Year in 2010. Jarod resides in Prior Lake, Minnesota with his wife and three kids. He enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, hunting, and camping.