Brett Mollenhauer

54, Male

St. Anthony, Indiana

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function

Fire / Arson Investigator, Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

22

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Ferdinand, Indiana Volunteer Fire Department Retired

Years With Department/Agency

6

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

I started out as a Cadet with the Walkerton, Indiana Volunteer Fire Department, which I was with for 9 years (7 as a firefighter). While with Walkerton, I also was a paid-part time firefighter with the Portage Twp. Fire Department (South Bend, Indiana) and the Notre Dame Fire Department. After marrying, I joined the Centre Twp. Fire Department (South Bend, Indiana) and was with them for a year. In 2002, I was hired by the Indiana State Fire Marshal's Office as a Deputy Fire Marshal. I moved to Southern Indiana and joined the Ferdinand Department.

My Training:

1st, 2nd, and Master Firefighter Advanced Fire/Arson/Explosion Investigator. Former 1st Responder 3 years. Former E.M.T. 9 years.

About Me:

Well again, 22 years as a firefighter, 9 years as a EMT, 3 years as a 1st Responder. My favorite position as a firefighter was with the Notre Dame University Fire Department.

Day Job:

UST Inspector for I.D.E.M.

Relationship Status:

Divorced

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Well Update time; I retired from the fire department in August of 2008 and I miss it. The problem is, I was trained in another area of the state and I don't agree with the way they fight fire in my new area. I think I'll just stand back and take pictures for a while
I was brought up in a family of Public Servants. My Dad is the Sheriff of a County in Indiana, his dad was a Police Officer in the Chicago area. My Mom was a Police/Fire Dispatcher. So, I just kind of naturally fell into it. I have alway been a compassionate person and have had to help anyone that needs it.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping people and that after 21 years I still get the adreinaline rush.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of state funding for nesessities such as gear. Green firefighters that do not understand the consequences of their actions. Lack of Basic training for beginning firefighters. Lack of common sense firefighting (Risk vs. Benefit)

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