Michael Galante

, Male

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Team Member
Years in Fire/EMS:
16
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Brighton Fire Dist. #5
Years With Department/Agency
16
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.brightonfire.com
My Training:
Various state, local, and national training.
About Me:
I am past Chief of the Dept. before that I held positions as Asst. Chief, Training Officer, Captain, Lieutenant, and Rescue Team Leader. I am also on the Haz-Mat team. Now i hold the position of Rescue team Leader again.
Day Job:
Heavy Equipment Operator for Tonawanda Water and Sewer
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
The big red trucks and the thought of doing dangerous things that other people did not want to do.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The thrill of a big job or big cut, and of course the ride there, and seeing how kids look up to you.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Not enough local govt. support, too many jobs being cut and to much money going other places other than emergency services. Still to many deaths and critical injuries.

Comment Wall:

  • Randy C. Rider

    Hey Deigo Mike, welcome to the nation. Sounds like some cult or bullshit like that. I'll be your friend only if I can bring Joanne with me.

    Oct 26, 2007

  • Firefighter Nation WebChief

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    Thanks!
    Dave
    Web Chief

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    Oct 28, 2007

  • Randy C. Rider

    Mike I have used that cut before. It works great on flat roofs or when you are short handed.

    Nov 4, 2007

  • Randy C. Rider

    Hey Mike I am always looking for buildings to acquire and tear apart. I have alot of other things for truck work to use. What is with the recent collection of honies on your page? I think Joanne might get mad especially since you let her rub your collar brass. By the way Jay Mazurkiewicz has a FF nation page now.

    Nov 7, 2007

  • Michael Galante

    Hey there to everyone, dont be strangers lets share some ideas and experiences and get to know one another

    Nov 12, 2007

  • Randy C. Rider

    Hey Mike isn't that the same line you used in your Buddies II "Men of Fire" ad? I saw it in the mens room at water sewer.

    Nov 16, 2007

  • Randy C. Rider

    That's the warm and fuzzy Mike that I know. Let your true feelings out.

    Nov 16, 2007

  • tim " bruno "carson

    Hey Cheif I finally learned how to operate this page / site

    Nov 27, 2007

  • tim " bruno "carson

    that was kristi who sent the message for me i before e except after c some day she will get it

    Nov 28, 2007

  • Randy C. Rider

    That was one of the pics from the memorial service at the Deglopper post

    Dec 22, 2007

  • Randy C. Rider

    This the picture I was gonna turn in with my Brighton Application.

    Dec 29, 2007

  • Bill Major

    Hey man how have you been... Long time to see...

    Jan 10, 2008

  • Bill Major

    I am doing well, Currently I work for the City of Batavia as firefighter/paramedic. Going to the Buffalo Airport soon as a firefighter.......

    Jan 12, 2008

  • Randy C. Rider

    Hey Chief Galante this past chief rider... I wasn't getting ahead of myself by busting Mr. Buckfelder's stones about fire's. I was just stating a fact. Someday you guys will get fires but for now just keep practicing on the small stuff. But atleast we put you guys to work. That dave guy from ellwood, whats his name..... oh yeah dave chatham I think it was

    Feb 7, 2008

  • Randy C. Rider

    Hey Mike I don't know if you saw it or not but there is a group that is labeled "Rope Rescue" on F.F. Nation

    Feb 10, 2008

  • Randy C. Rider

    Hey Mike just wanted to say nice job yesterday at the fire on Morrison.

    Feb 17, 2008

  • Randy C. Rider

    Anytime Chief, I'm just here to help. Although you still owe me several fires.

    Feb 19, 2008

  • Bob

    Hi Mike, looks loke it will be a record yaer for fires in TOT, more rescues in 3 months than I remember in the past 10yrs. Stay safe!

    Mar 4, 2008

  • James Adams

    What's up Mike...woops, guess I should call you CHIEF now, huh? lol

    Mar 11, 2008

  • Bob

    Mike be careful, if you stop quick Jim will break his nose...

    Mar 11, 2008

  • David Caruana

    What's up Chef! And that's not a misprint.

    Apr 27, 2008

  • David Caruana

    oh yeah, and go sox!

    Apr 27, 2008

  • Michael J. Guadagno

    Michael,
    Just browsing and seen your profile, Great song....

    May 12, 2008

  • Michael J. Guadagno

    Whenever you are ready bro, We still got the same guys going at it. Greg, Rob, Quinney, Myself, Jack and Whitey. No one else has really stepped up to the plate. Give me a call (same numbers) and we'll stop up with a few guys someday or you guys can come down. I don't believe you have seen our Rescue in awhile. It's set up real sweet, you'd like it.

    May 13, 2008

  • David Caruana

    What's up bro? How is everything going? I'm gonna be in town June 12-15, I'm hoping to get to the firehouse on the 13th. Stay safe. Hopefully we can get together. Tell the guys, so they can catch their next job!

    May 14, 2008

  • David Caruana

    We'll see about the playing, I'm not going to have that much time. Maybe a BC Aide? Stay safe

    May 16, 2008