Joe Sheldon

43, Male

East Tawas, MI

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Lieutenant, First Responder
Years in Fire/EMS:
5
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
East Tawas Fire Department, East Tawas, MI
Years With Department/Agency
5
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.etfd.org
My Training:
FFI, FFII, MFR, Detection of Arson & Suspicious Fires, Clandestine Drug Lab Awareness, Haz-Mat Awareness, Haz-Mat Operations, Liquid Propane Gas Emergencies, Driver's Training, Educational Methodology, Incident Safety Officer.
Day Job:
Network Administrator - Tawas Area Schools
Relationship Status:
Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.jms81.com
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Safety, lack of actual fire responses, lack of proper fireground command, lack of understanding of the risk/frequency model.

Comment Wall:

  • Craig Hamer-Mathew

    Thanks for the add Joe. Hows it going??

    Aug 9, 2007

  • Kevin King

    Hot and way to dry it's starting to get a little tense around here.And how are you doin?

    Aug 12, 2007

  • Kevin King

    If the world don't catch fire around here I'm gonna pack test in Sept. and go out myself.I let my redcard expire like a damn fool or I'd already be gone.

    Aug 12, 2007

  • Kevin King

    Got to go toned out

    Aug 12, 2007

  • Kevin King

    Well then,I really don't like those kind of calls,20 miles from nothin no water within 5 miles.It was pretty much a goner when the first due got there allwe could do was cool it off and keep it out of the trees,last thing we need is a crown fire.It is bad dry here a RH is down around18%.We have alot of ground clutter from the ice storms last winter.Setting for a major wildfire with a spark in the wrong spot.So hows things there?

    Aug 13, 2007

  • Chris

    This is my first year.

    Aug 13, 2007

  • capt4021

    sorry i dont read my comments much. but i became captain in jan. of 06. and this is my 6th year as a firefighter

    Aug 23, 2007

  • Bill Deckett

    Nice PIcture!

    Aug 26, 2007

  • Kevin King

    How are ya joe,never quit is back up

    Aug 29, 2007

  • Kristy Oxholm

    Hi,

    Great posts on the Sweden forum! I think we are of like minds...

    Where is East Tawas. I have relatives in the Thumb.

    Kristy Oxholm

    Aug 29, 2007

  • Erik

    Im not really sure.. I dont really understand the difference between a volunteer and a full time!???

    Sep 2, 2007

  • Erik

    Certified k-12 will be teaching 6-12 come weds.

    Sep 2, 2007

  • LadyChaplain

    Not a whole lot here. What's up with you?

    Stay safe out there and enjoy your labor day!! :-)

    Sep 2, 2007

  • Erik

    i want to make a career out of the service, so i think full time is what i want to do.. Volunteer ff really dont get paid ??

    Sep 3, 2007

  • LadyChaplain

    Same here! Didn't have any calls at all (fire, ems or rescue) since Tuesday night... until this morning... a pediatric EMS @ 0530 and then a shed fire @ 1230. So I'm guessing it's time for the calls to pick up again!

    Sep 3, 2007

  • Mick Mayers

    I started reading "Responding" by supplee and after my initial shock, read your very insightful (and brief) statement. I liked it.

    Stay safe and stay out of that guy's way. He's got a blue light.

    Sep 6, 2007

  • John

    Hey Joe, I'm from Clinton Michigan near Ann Arbor. I also have a cabin near Gaylord. I'm trying to find more Michigan fire fighters.

    Oct 1, 2007

  • Jeff Betz

    Hey Joe, thought I'd say hello. My in-laws had a place in Mikado so your neck of the woods is familiar. Take care, be safe.

    Nov 2, 2007

  • Tony Marchitelli

    Hey joe hows it goin?

    Nov 8, 2007

  • JERMAINE

    HEY WHATS UP
    MY NAME IS JERMAINE WATSON I AM A FIREFIGHTER FOR WEST SIDE VOL. FIRE DEPT. IN ST.ALBANS,WV AND I COLLECT FIRE AND EMS PATCHES, AND I WAS WONDERING IF YOU HAD ONE FROM YOUR STATION THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO TRADE WITH ME. IF SO GREAT, JUST MESSAGE ME BACK IF NOT, THANX FOR YOUR TIME...MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM STATION 22 Delete Comment

    Dec 26, 2007

  • David Ebel

    Hi Joe,

    I grew up in Michigan (Roseville just a few miles from Detroit. Have lived all over and ended up in Bakersfield, CA. I have served in ministry for over 35 years and 25 of it included fire chaplain.

    Please check out the site that we have developed by responders for responders...

    Stay Safe Out There!


    Visit Emergency and Disaster Responders

    Mar 19, 2008