Michael J. Guadagno

61, Male

Hamburg, NY

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Assistant or Deputy Chief, Training Officer, EMT - Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:
27
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Scranton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.
Years With Department/Agency
20
Dept. Web Site:
http://ScrantonVFC.com
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
North Collins Volunteer Fire Department
My Training:
Essentials of Firemanship
Pump Operator
Rescue Company Operations
Vehicle Extrication
Advanced Vehicle Extrication
Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Industry Machinery Rescue
Large Truck Extrication
Bus Extrication
Collapse Rescue-Shoring
Large Building Collapse
USAR
Mercy Flight Ground Crew Safety
Initial Fire Attack
Fire Attack II
Commanding the Initial Response
Operations of 1st Arriving Companies
Command and Management-Line Officer
Incident Command
Fire Service Leadership & Management
Fireground Tactics
Managing Company Tactical Operations-Decision Making
Managing Company Tactical Operations-Tactics
Public Safety Critical Incident Management
NYS Building Codes-Introduction to Code Enforcement
NYS Building Codes-General Building Construction
NYS Building Codes-Administration & Enforcement
NYS Building Codes-Low Rise Residential Construction
NYS Building Codes-Inspection of Existing Structures
NYS Code Enforcement Officer (Certification #0399-7127A)
Truck Company Operations
Engine Company Operations
Fire Police
Fire Behavior & Arson Awareness
Firefighter Safety & Survival
Hazmat Awareness
Hazmat Incident Command
Hazmat 1st Responder
NFPA 1403-Live Fire Training
NFPA 1403-Conducting Live Fire Training Evolutions
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate
Emergency Medical Technician-Defib
Highway Safety & Awareness
NIMS IS-100
NIMS IS-200
NIMS IS-300
NIMS IS-700
NIMS IS-800
Day Job:
Correction Sergeant-NYS DOCS-Attica
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I Like the excitement, learning, cohesiveness created by a group sharing a common goal. Also I enjoy the challenges that each call presents.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The Comradery and Friendships. The satisfaction of putting your training to use that yields a positive outcome
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Recruitment and Retention for Volunteer Departments
Training and staying trained to todays standards

Comment Wall:

  • Jim aka Bick

    JUST DROPPING BY TO SAY WELCOME TO FFN. I AM SURE YOU WILL ENJOY THE SITE.YOU CAN ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO, AND BE SAFE OUT THERE

    Mar 22, 2008

  • Tiger Schmittendorf

    Hi Gooey -

    Welcome to the Nation. You should fit in nicely.

    Stay safe. Train often.

    Mar 23, 2008

  • Jeff Sweetland

    May 2, 2008

  • Michael Galante

    what up bro? nice to see you on here. when are we going to destroy some cars together.

    May 13, 2008

  • Michelle Colley

    u dont write u dont call wut am i going to do w u lol ha ha

    May 18, 2008

  • Michelle Colley

    i no im good like that....o by the way u played good in the game on monday night i had fun on the drive out there gas is 3.99 good price to waste huh it was fun while it lasted

    May 19, 2008

  • Michael J. Guadagno

    Yep, right now I'm about 28 away from getting called, the only openings are back in the City. Oh, well it's about the $$$$. I should only be gone about a year this time. I hear there are some pretty sweet deals as far as the Lt.'s and time off. 5 on 8 off, 4 on 4 off, pick up and drop off at the airport by a CO. So I may still leave my name in the hat for Asst. Chief. No way in the world could I be Chief and work out of town. I was still in Sing Sing when I started back up as Asst. on this go-around. So we'll play it by ear. talk to you soon. stay safe

    Jun 30, 2008

  • Michelle Colley

    what up gloo hows life treatin ya

    Aug 5, 2008