Jeff Betz

, Male

Adrian Michigan

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Training Officer, Lieutenant, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:
29 yrs
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
City of Adrian Fire Department 208 S Main St Adrian MI
Years With Department/Agency
18 yrs
Dept. Web Site:
http://ci.adrian.mi.us
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Retired member of Madison Twp FD in Adrian. It is where I started a long time ago.
My Training:
FF 1 & 2, EMT-S, HM OPS, Tech rescue, trench, bldg collapse, rope 1 & 2, Michigan fire training instructor, my gosh - lots of other stuff
About Me:
My dad was a FF, and the 5 of us brothers all have been or are still FF's. I love it, POC at Madison was great, but full time has been better yet. When I get down, I remind myself of the not-so-great jobs I used to have.
Day Job:
Fire Instructor
Relationship Status:
Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=636842478
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I grew up around it, it was just what I have always wanted to do
Why I Love Fire/EMS
trying to do my best on someone's worst day
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Safe and smart operations. That means: good and worthy officers, leadership, training, smart and safe FF's, enough staffing no matter how you get it, settle for nothing less.

Comment Wall:

  • Gordon McDonald

    I would love to get a copy of the CHAOS video to add to some of my training power points

    Thanks

    Oct 17, 2007

  • Daniel Brinkley

    Thanks for the visit.
    We get down to MFRI in college park a couple times a year.
    Stay safe
    Lt. Dan

    Oct 17, 2007

  • Captain Jenner

    Great taste in music! :) Steal away!

    My husband and I met at a brushfire, actually. It's really great having a significant other involved in the same things I am.

    Oct 19, 2007

  • Jeff Betz

    Had a pretty cool night. We had the Stanley Cup in town for a hockey game. They took it around town to show it off and ended up at our house. I got several pictures with it and we didn't even have to fight a crowd. The background pic is with my helmet.

    Oct 21, 2007

  • Daniel Brinkley

    Not sure if you saw the news over here but PG County had to stop the ride-a-long program.
    They burnt som kid, I think in a prank.
    At least you had the opportunuty.
    Stay safe
    Lt. Dan

    Oct 21, 2007

  • Daniel Brinkley

    "for Safety Sake"

    You'd think in this day and age that would be obvious!

    maybe Someday.

    Stay Safe,
    Lt Dan

    Oct 21, 2007

  • MIKE

    THATS COOL,SO ARE YOU WORKING NOW?IM HERE UNTIL 07:00 HRS SECOND NIGHT IN.BEEN SLOW HAD ONE WATER PROBLEM THATS IT,BUT THAT CAN CHANGE IN SECONDS AROUND HERE.

    Nov 6, 2007

  • ENGINECREW CAPT. aka Pres.FHMC

    Thanx Jeff,It's a good thing to see old guys.

    Nov 7, 2007

  • Peter Lupkowski

    Thanks for the kind comments on my Blog post. Occasionally things just hit you the right way.
    Stay safe

    Nov 8, 2007

  • Ryan

    Hey, how did your pics come out from this morning?

    Nov 9, 2007

  • Ryan

    Cool. If you have get a chance, email me some. I'm at fire78n88@yahoo.com

    Nov 10, 2007

  • MIKE

    HOW YOU DOING JEFF?HOPE ALL IS GOOD WITH YOU.HAVENT BEEN ON LATELY LOTS GOING ON.WE HAD A TUFF WEEK AROUND HERE TWO SECOND ALARMS ONE WE HAD TWO COLLEGE KIDS PERISH AND ONE IN CRITICAL CONDITION.AND TONIGHT FIRST HOUR IN THE DOOR WE HAD A HOUSE FIRE WE LOST THE FAMILY DOG.WELL HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU.

    Nov 11, 2007

  • firefighter

    hey i'm doing good! sorry i dont get on here very often. i'll do my best and keep you guys quiet when your working, except for the good calls right? hope all is good for you, i see your son a lot -guess that means that i go shopping wayyy to much! haha well have a good thanksgiving week and i'll talk to ya soon.

    Nov 16, 2007

  • Tiger Schmittendorf

    Thanks Jeff -

    Nice to know someone actually buys in to my crazy ideas.

    Stay Safe. Train Often.

    Nov 26, 2007

  • Mary Ellen Shea

    that's a great story Jeff, you should write a blog post about it.

    Dec 5, 2007

  • 81fyrman

    Hey Jeff, nice to see you, still hanging in the service even if just slightly. be safe and tell the family HI.

    Dec 13, 2007

  • RICK

    Thank you very much for your comment Jeff, I greatly appreciate it. I look forward to hearing from you in the future.

    Dec 13, 2007

  • 81fyrman

    Jeff, check out the tag titled firefighters unarms denizens of the law.. on the home page. something to keep an eye on.
    Later
    Bill

    Dec 14, 2007

  • Mary Ellen Shea

    I don't even necessarily know that it has to be a mandated thing, but if everyone who is concerned about their fellow firefighters and their level of fitness were to do one thing, just one thing (replace the soda w/ Vitamin Water, offer nutrition bars alongside the donuts, put together a group to lift weights together or organize a department run every week) then perhaps a sea change could take place.
    LOVE the Foo Fighters....who knew Dave Grohl would be the post-Nirvana breakout musician? I missed their show in Glens Falls, I was on the road doing trainings for FASNY.

    Dec 18, 2007

  • Kerry Keith

    Yeah I'm in the Fire class from CFD. Some guys from my department told me to make a Profile on here i'm still trying to figure it out lol. Are you instructing any other Classes?

    Dec 20, 2007

  • Kerry Keith

    That's cool your coming back, the class you instructed was one of the better ones we've had and a lot of the people in the class would agree.

    Dec 22, 2007

  • RICK

    Thank you Jeff for the update. You as well have a safe holiday.

    Dec 24, 2007

  • 81fyrman

    Hey dude, whats new. Hope the family had a safe and merry christmas

    Dec 26, 2007

  • S. Fries

    Hi Jeff! My dad grew up in Sand Creek and I just graduated from Siena Heights in May so I know Adrian a little. You probably know Tony Garcia, huh?

    Dec 26, 2007

  • S. Fries

    Jeff, My day job is with Michigan State Police and I know Tony from his work there. He Does a good job for MSP.
    Nice talking with you. Sue

    Dec 27, 2007

  • Deb Cole

    Hi Jeff,
    I am about 1/2 hour north of York. Did a lot of my FF II classes there. I know a few of the guys. Went to the parade in August. Probably saw you there.
    Stay safe,
    Deb

    Dec 27, 2007

  • Mark Wessel

    Jeff,
    Thanks for the invite. I facilitate a program for the NFFF called "Taking Care of Our Own". In January I will be doing a class in Sterling Heights, MI. I don't know if you are near there. I think the dates are the 15th & 16th. Take Care and keep caring.

    Dec 27, 2007

  • Cheryl

    Thanks for the comment. Do you have relatives up here in St. Johns? A friend of mine is married to a Betz.

    Dec 29, 2007

  • Robert J. Haig

    Welcome aboard brother

    Jan 1, 2008

  • Gary Dreyer

    you can have it all, we have had our fill from the snow already... November and december already saw 6 pin ins, we hope it stays south

    Jan 4, 2008

  • Mary Ellen Shea

    Jeff,
    Regarding your post on my Training Wants and Needs discussion...
    a.) I try not to listen to the voices in my head...they tell me to play with sharp shiny things.
    b.) If not RIT...then what is it DO you guys want? Tell me how to do my job better and offer the kind of training programs that are needed.

    Jan 4, 2008

  • Mary Ellen Shea

    Hi Jeff,
    Thanks for your comments---I'll take those to the Training and Education committee and give them something to chew on.
    If you have any other ideas, feel free to share them. I'll email you my work email address, you can send to me there.
    Thanks for your time and attention on this, it's appreciated~
    Mary Ellen

    Jan 6, 2008