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Mick Mayers

60, Male

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function: Battalion Chief / Division Chief
Years in Fire/EMS:: 31
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Hilton Head Island, SC
Years With Department/Agency: 29
Dept. Web Site:: http://www.hiltonheadislandsc.gov/Depts/fire/firemain.html
Web Site:: http://www.sctf1.sc.gov
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Hilton Head Island (SC) Fire & Rescue - Truck 6
SC US&R Task Force 1
Sea Pines Forest Beach (SC) Fire Department
Hilton Head (SC) Rescue Squad
Bluffton Twp. (SC) Fire District
Hilton Head (SC) Fire Department
Bridgeport (PA) Fire Company #1
My Training:: Savannah Technical College; Associates Degree in Fire Science
National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program
NPQ Fire Officer, Instructor, Driver/Operator
IFSAC HAZMAT Technician
NREMT Paramedic
US&R and Technical Rescue Instructor and Author
Truck Company and Tillered Aerial Operations Instructor
About Me:: State Urban Search and Rescue Alliance; Vice-Chairman
NFPA 1006 PQ for Rescue Technicians; Chairman
NFPA Pro Quals Technical Correlation Committee; Principal
Author for several webzines and blogs on special operations, technical rescue, disaster response, and emergency service leadership subject matter
Day Job:: Dad
Relationship Status:: Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://www.firehousezen.com/
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Family; great-grandfather, grandfather, father, uncles, and my brother are/were all on the job.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Creating a revolution in how we do things, while celebrating traditions.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Enlightened and inspired leadership for emergency managers
Education of emergency leaders in political issues and action
Customer service in a diverse and largely unappreciative society
Getting leaders to realize that planning can be a good thing
Change will happen whether you like it or not

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Dennis

HEY MICK HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND FAMILY BE SAFE DENNIS

Dec 15, 2007
Stephanie

Hey, Mick....thought you might like to know...I think I'm going to be legit by the end of the week. I had written and physical agility tests plus an interview at a department...fire board meets this thursday, and then they are supposed to call me. I think this is it!

Dec 18, 2007
Stephanie

Hey! Got the call this morning....I'm in! It's official. Now my mom and dad aren't liars-they've got stickers on the back windows of their cars that say, "firefighter's mom" and "firefighter's dad'. This is a little surreal, I'm kind of floating around today...

Dec 21, 2007
Stephanie

www.basilfire.com

Dec 21, 2007
S.C., Captain, iceman

to all of s.c firefighter look at this site. that i started for s.c. firefighter.

http://scfirefighternetwork.ning.com/

Dec 23, 2007
Mary Ellen Shea

that's ok Mick, I'll take the congratulations, grammatical beatings, ifs, ands or buts aside....

I broke the self-imposed blog writers strike (we were striking for better posting conditions and an abatement of stupidity and idiocy--well THAT never happened) --I got a little over-excited about signing up for the FD, and then I had a little moment of auto-literary fugue state, and next thing I knew....

Dec 29, 2007
John "Jack" Wilson

Congratlations on Your Promotion to Batt. Chief.....Good Luck Jack

Dec 31, 2007
Mary Ellen Shea

Hi Mick,
I'm glad you had that TNT experience. It's been life changing for me. If you'd told me twenty years ago that I'd be running endurance events, never mind the cause, I would have laughed at you. Now my running coach and my mentor are two of my "chick posse" and getting out at 7:00 am on a cold Saturday to bang out 5 miles is actually fun for me.

I've become a different person, and for the most part (hey, we all have our less than admirable moments) I'm happy with who I am and how I am.

I've never pulled any punches with people, but the last five years have really defined my personality and raised my confidence level to a point where I now know that when I'm 80 and in a rocking chair, I won't be looking back and thinking "I should have" or "I could have" .

I'll check out Caroline's web site...if there's ANYTHING I can do to help out, please don't hesitate to ask, even if you're just looking to bounce ideas for fundraisers etc. I'm always trying to think outside the box for Leukemia, and would be happy to relate my successes and challenges there.

The department is voting on me on Tuesday; I don't think I'm going to have any issues there, but it's still a bit nerve-wracking. I just want to get started with the training and get GOING already.
Have a great week-
Mary Ellen

Jan 6, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

PS....I just went to the www.carolineenfriends.com website---I realize that their are thousands of families out there who are facing the same challenges and day-to-day stuff as your family is, but how can anyone look at those photos of Caroline and her sisters and wonder if there is a God.

Jan 6, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

I could write a children's story about the little bacon strip who wanted to be a firefighter. We'll call him Litlle Sizzlelean. (he was too skinny to be breakfast).
Ok, never mind, this has just degenerated into the odd.
;)
Have a great day- be safe.

Jan 8, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

Hold the bacon, but I did just post a piece about the interview (such as it was) on my page--
thanks
:)

Jan 9, 2008
Tiger Schmittendorf

Hey -

Nice new lid!

The color suits you. Congratulations Chief!

Jan 10, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

Nice hat!! :) You're a bada$$

I have to wait for "the letter" confirming my acceptance into the department before I can go get my physical....then I have to wait til the next business meeting to get sworn in. I'm so excited I can't stand it!!!
I find your bacon fixation amusing....;)

Jan 10, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

Battalion Chief or not....you're an odd duck Mick Mars ---but none of us hold that against you.
:)
The postal workers have already lodged a stalking complaint against me while I wait for "the letter" ...which will remain in quotation marks in my head until I actually get the damned thing.

Jan 10, 2008
Donnie Bathje

Just dropping by to say Hi and let my friends know that as of today, I have been promoted to the rank of Captain. Brothers and Sisters Stay safe........

Jan 18, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

Hi Mick,
Haven't seen much of you lately, then again, I haven't been on as much...just saying hello and seeing how things are going for you-
Mel

Jan 22, 2008
Chuck gorman

Hey did your dad work at Bucks 69

Jan 23, 2008
Chuck gorman

Hey I know your dad

Jan 23, 2008
Mike Walker

Hey Ch.

Don't know if you remember me from the 1006 meeting earlier this year but saw you on here and wanted to say hey

Feb 2, 2008
MIKE TOIKA

Hey, love the island...my mom and step dad have time share on the island....get to visit...gorgeous area...be safe

Feb 2, 2008
Mike Walker

Its all chicken but the gravy here brother. I'm taking a Chief's test Monday so I've been in the books. Ready to get it done.

I'm not suprised you are working on a new project, that's what you do bro. Keep the faith.

Feb 2, 2008
Debora R. Lewis

Howdy from NOB

Feb 6, 2008
Engineco913

Make the Firefighter Safety Pledge. Show you support moving forward in the fire service to prevent more injuries and deaths from needlessly happening.
http://www.firefighternation.com/forum/topic/show?id=889755%3ATopic%3A399262

Feb 24, 2008
Engineco913

I forgot to ask, where in MontCo did you grow up?

Feb 25, 2008
Engineco913

I lived for a year with my fiance in Chester County PA in North Coventry Township and ran with Norco (station 64) Always had great action on Route 422 and Route 100. Her mom still lives in Pottstown. We spend a fair amount of time in Berks/Chester/Montgomery area when we get time and money to go visit her relatives. Great area for sure

Feb 25, 2008
wmason

hello am bill am a captain with castleton and a past chief of east greenbush fire company

Mar 3, 2008
Allen Wahlstrom

Mick,

I did the same thing actually...commented until she squeezed my hand so hard i watchedthe knuckles get white. So I did the same and just watched in silence.
Have a great weekend!

Allen

Mar 7, 2008
Engineco913

Hey Chief,
Happy Easter to you and the family. Hope you all have a great day with many memories to share forever.

Mar 22, 2008
Engineco913

Love the new design on the helmet. Gold always looks great on a white lid. It's too bad they only put the 2 Bugles instead of the 3. Reguardless its a great look. Glad to see your feeling better and the family is also.

Mar 24, 2008
wmason

hello mick welcome to firefighternation . my name is bill and am a past cheif of eastgreenbush ny. now a captian in castleton fire now.

Mar 24, 2008
Robert Rider

Hey chief, how is the weather down there. I miss going down there for Easter. Have a good one and stay safe.

Mar 30, 2008
Tom Robinson

Mick,
It has been a few years since I have seen you down at HHI but I know you run into my grandparents (Bob and Fran Homonay, your old neighbors at Hilton Head Beach Club) every once in a while. I still have the set of turnout gear you gave me years ago. It doesnt fit anymore. It is my collectors item. Hope all is well. Stay safe.

Tom Robinson

Mar 31, 2008
Firefighter Nation WebChief

Mick

Dropped you a message on here, let me know if you got it. Not aware of any issues, lots of content being posted today

Dave

Apr 1, 2008
Engineco913

Mick,
Love your final quote on your latest blog. I wanted you to know I pirated the last line for my top page heading but I did add your name for the quote. You are a great writer Mick and I check the blogs daily for new content from you. Thanks for being who you are, and keep up the great work.
Mike

Apr 3, 2008
Tony P

G'day Mick. Have you found out the name of the CFA guy you mentioned? It would be funny if I knew him! I've just started going through your posts - I haven't been coming onto the Nation all that regularly - and find that I have a lot of reading to do! Have to go now, but I'll be back.
Tony.

Apr 7, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

Man that hat is just so SHINY.

Love the pics of the girls....who knew that oatmeal could be so much fun?

Apr 8, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

I still say that one of the funniest things I ever read were your comments re: feeding Honora the corn bread.

Apr 9, 2008
Tony P

Steve Warro eh? I don't know him personally, but know off him, and only ever heard high praise of him too! He's no longer an Ops Manager, he's been promoted to the position of Deputy Chief Officer, in charge of State Operations - a very nice move for him! DCO is a very high position here, in a State-wide fire service!

Apr 9, 2008
Tony P

I've now caught up - with one blogger at least. And commented.

Apr 9, 2008
Tony P

I knew I'd forget something! Vegemite? Vile stuff. My kids eat it, But not me!

Apr 9, 2008
Ben Shearer

Thanks, I have been down to your next of the woods couple times in the last 8 years. My girlfriends uncle's live in Hilton Head, Will was with the F.D for years and Joe, I think was in another F.D along the shore there, but know is a captain of a boat. The last time I was down I got to do a ride along with Will, at the Ice House station, we had 2 medical calls in 12 hours, but had a great time with everybody. I have couple of friends that run with 62 aka The Nut House.

Stay safe.

Apr 9, 2008
Annette

LOL.....had to comment, "Never eat more than your mask can hold" to funny. Glad to see that's your helment and you didn't just take a picture of someone elses! lol Gotta run, literally....Annette

Apr 19, 2008
Shane Weber

Yemassee is off I-95 exit 38

Apr 22, 2008
FireCat

Hi Mick,

I have learned so much from your feedback on various blogs, forums, and comments! I just wanted to let you know and say “Thank You”!

Stay SAFE!
Cat :-)

Apr 25, 2008
Justin Tohanczyn

Hey thanks for the comment. What is your brothers name. Stay Safe!

May 8, 2008
Wendy Norris

Thanks for stopping by and for the well wishes! I have missed this place! Good to hear from you!

May 8, 2008
Engineco913

Operation Ransom up for discussion. Check out the group for details

May 12, 2008
Bubba53

Thanks Mick,

ND,Cigars,Beer,Pipes..it's like the 4 basic food groups for firefighters!!

May 13, 2008
Jason Walters

Are you asking me if I am slumming or are you slumming?

May 14, 2008
S.C., Captain, iceman

Visit South Carolina Firefighter Network

May 24, 2008

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