Michael Harkey

Caney, OK

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Fire Chief / Chief of Department
Years in Fire/EMS:
14
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Caney
Years With Department/Agency
14
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.caneyvfd.com
My Training:
short and sweet, I have had training in the following areas:
Firefighting-FF1, structural, wildland, WUI,HAZ-MAT OPS and automotive. Rescue- fire, swift water, high-angle, vehicle. Fire Officer, incident command, fire cause, NIFRS, Medical- EMT-B, PHTLS, Combat life saver
About Me:
I am a devoted Christian and very family oriented. I love the volunteer fire service! I have also served my country for the past 29 years in the National Guard serving at home and in the middle east.
Day Job:
OKARNG, Warrant Officer and FMS Supervisor
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I enjoy helping others and being involved in my community
Why I Love Fire/EMS
I get to serve the community where I was Raised.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Staffing, Training.

Comment Wall:

  • Paulo Jesus

    Hello from Portugal

    My name's Paulo, I live in Oporto (the 2nd biggest portuguese city). I'm Fire Chief and the President of the Portuguese Volunteers Firefighters Association.
    I hope we can exchange knowladge and become good friends. Who knows one day we'll meet.
    Keep in touch.

    My MSN contact: PauloFlyboy@hotmail.com

    Aug 3, 2008

  • Sandi Humphfres

    Hi welcome from the west coast!

    Aug 3, 2008

  • Josh Huie

    Thank You.. I finally got around to getting on this site. We have been very busy fighting wild fires here in central TX. had 1 Friday that was over 1K. Well i had better go. Nice to meet you.
    Josh Huie LVFD-13

    Aug 3, 2008

  • Josh Huie

    I sure hope we get some of that rain. Had a structure fire in Brady last night around 1am. I wish it would rain for about a week, atleast then we wouldn't be on pins and needles worrying about the next call. Right now it's not when it's how bad. Well TTYL
    Josh -LVFD 13

    Aug 5, 2008

  • Josh Huie

    Also, nice looking brush rigs in the picture. Where exactly is Caney??
    JH LVFD13

    Aug 5, 2008

  • Kenny

    Not much what ya up to!!! Man you sure are missing some great weather nice nice nice i think its 110 today ha ha!!!!!

    Aug 5, 2008

  • Amanda

    Yeah, I found it in the back seat of your truck at Colton's B-Day party. I bet sister is enjoying it though. So, are you having a good time? Just in case no one told you I barley brushed one cone in my EVOC class. I was sooooo excited. I am really enjoying our first responder classes too. Well hurry and get home. Miss ya and Love ya.

    Aug 6, 2008

  • brenda caldwell

    weather in texas is hot. finally got rain yesterday but things are still fire conditions for wildland fires. hows things there? good I hope.

    Aug 9, 2008

  • brenda caldwell

    thanks for the link will check it out

    Aug 9, 2008

  • Sandi Humphfres

    It was all over the place. Had a couple tramatic injuries to deal with. I love those, people hurt themselves in the most weird way, it can really test your brain.Went to the Rodney Atkins concert. Tested for the sherriffs reserves dept, and right now our town is having a "Blackberry Festival" so the volunteers are selling water and burgers as a fundraiser. Hows yours been?

    Aug 10, 2008

  • Sandi Humphfres

    OK i'm real curious, Your last picture is that a barn fire, your barn or just training?. If it was a fire I hope all the horses were ok. Sorry big horse lover here.

    Aug 10, 2008

  • Joe Caldwell

    thanks for the add stay safe and cool

    Aug 10, 2008

  • Joe Caldwell

    yeap she got me to go here a i like it. do keep in tuch.

    Aug 10, 2008

  • Sandi Humphfres

    Your right I am really sad to hear that. It must have been a hard call. We had a barn fire here once and they lost I think it was a couple hundred pigs. That happened before I joined though. Have a great week and may your return trip be fast and safe.

    Aug 11, 2008

  • Joe Caldwell

    hope all is well in the sooner state doing good sence we got rain,

    Aug 13, 2008

  • Kenny

    Them are some pretty nice looking trucks!!!! ha ha

    Aug 15, 2008

  • Osufire3

    I do have to admit that my 2 1/2 years in Oklahoma were the best so far. i love it up there. Besides, I brought back with me an Oklahoma girl. Take Care.

    Sep 17, 2008

  • Wes Anders

    Thanks for the comment on the military trucks and I will keep you in mind we are running 3 of them right now as brush trucks.

    Sep 24, 2008

  • Sandi Humphfres

    Hows it going ? Are you home yet ?. Have a good week.

    Oct 5, 2008

  • Sandi Humphfres

    Things are going good, fire season is staring to slow down. Tomorrow I start night school to become a sherrifs reserve. I'm looking forward to that. Glad to hear that your getting to go home soon, i bet the fam is excited.

    Oct 6, 2008

  • BillySFCVFD

    Hello Chief (Army and Fire),

    The 45th just got back, were you with 'em? I've served in the AC and RC but served with ARNG on missions. All the same to me. Thou RC and ARNG seem to be more ingenious then AC. Thanks for the request. It's my pleasure to be friends..

    Oct 10, 2008

  • Amber-23

    Hey Micheal,
    Greetings from Amber, OK love the site and thanks for the comment

    Oct 11, 2008

  • brenda caldwell

    Hey Michael, just wanted to say hello. Hope your weekend was good and hope the family is well.

    Oct 13, 2008

  • brenda caldwell

    Hi my friend

    Jun 3, 2009