Michael

Male

ST.Louis, Missouri

United States

Profile Information:

What State do you live in?: MO
Type of Organization: Paid Fire Department
Job Function: EMT/Paramedic
Years in Fire/EMS:: 21 years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: ST. Louis Fire Dept. Missouri
Years With Department/Agency: 10
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Pike County Missouri EMS, EMT-B, IAFF Local 3739 President
Marion County Ambulance Dist. Hannibal M0 EMT- B
Buffalo TWP FPD Louisiana, Mo FF/EMT, Lt, Capt, Asst Chief, Membership committee. Cahokia Illinois Fire Dept.
My Training:: EMT-B , Paramedic, Fire Fighter 1 and Fire Fighter 2, Haz Mat Awareness, Hazmat Opps. Fire Instructor 1
About Me:: I like to design patches for fire depts. I designed the ST. Louis Fire Dept. Medic 10 Medic 12 and Medic 13 patches. I also design the shirts. I do the graphics but not the actual printing.
Day Job:: ST. Louis Fire Dept.
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I got into trouble when I was younger. My best friends brother was a Fireman. I got involved Loved it and changed my life around. I went from a Volunteer to a Career job with the ST. Louis Fire Dept. I love the thrill and the action.
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Top Issues Facing Responders:: 1. Driving , Driving, Driving Slow Down Make it ALIVE
2. Hwy Safety Shut the Hwy Down Period.
3. 2 in 2 out
4. Pull to the right and STOP!