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Jeff Betz

, Male

Adrian Michigan

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function: Training Officer, Lieutenant, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:: 29 yrs
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: City of Adrian Fire Department 208 S Main St Adrian MI
Years With Department/Agency: 18 yrs
Dept. Web Site:: http://ci.adrian.mi.us
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Retired member of Madison Twp FD in Adrian. It is where I started a long time ago.
My Training:: FF 1 & 2, EMT-S, HM OPS, Tech rescue, trench, bldg collapse, rope 1 & 2, Michigan fire training instructor, my gosh - lots of other stuff
About Me:: My dad was a FF, and the 5 of us brothers all have been or are still FF's. I love it, POC at Madison was great, but full time has been better yet. When I get down, I remind myself of the not-so-great jobs I used to have.
Day Job:: Fire Instructor
Relationship Status:: Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=636842478
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I grew up around it, it was just what I have always wanted to do
Why I Love Fire/EMS: trying to do my best on someone's worst day
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Safe and smart operations. That means: good and worthy officers, leadership, training, smart and safe FF's, enough staffing no matter how you get it, settle for nothing less.

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Mary Ellen Shea

Jeff,
Thanks for your comments...we should chat more often, we think alike as it applies to firefighter safety. I can always use another mentor.
:)

Jan 7, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

You remembered the shrubbery, you forgot the path (a path, a path!!)

Jan 9, 2008
Shawn

Hey thanks for the greeting. I will retire with 20yrs sometime around late 2009 to mid 2010...depends on the beauraucracy!

Jan 10, 2008
mike

THANKS, JUST JOINED TODAY HOPE I CAN FIGURE IT OUT LOL,
BE SAFE

Jan 10, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

so, not to pour salt in the wound or anything....but Spamalot ROCKED. I'm not a huge fan of Broadway musicals...some of them are ok...but not anything I would go out of my way for---THIS....was incredible.
I laughed non-stop for two hours.
The French knights scene is worth the price of admission alone~
GO....you'll love it!!!

Jan 12, 2008
Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich

Jeff:
Glad to hear that. I know that it will be a compelling seminar. Mark is very passionate about it.
Lately, I have been very humbled in that I am getting requests for permission to print out the interview. I have had instructors wanting it as a part of their class. I think that's great. The message IS getting out. And I know Mark likes that.

Jan 13, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

Hola Jeff,
Well heaven only knows where this new adventure is going to lead me, but I have a feeling it won't be boring. I'm looking forward to having something to channel all my energies and passions into (something other than being the sarcastic witch that I normally am).
:)

Jan 14, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

Hey Jeff....That's a program I would like to see.
I'm sort of online....I'm also half watching American Idol...it's official, I've sunk about as low as you can go.
We're going after Billy G. for a 2009 FASNY presentation---I think I could cheerfully retire with no regrets if we pulled that off. Of course, I'd need to win the lottery while I was at it, but it's good to have dreams.
YOU be safe-

Jan 16, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

that's what I've heard about him. I keep just missing his presentations in the NY area. I'll catch him live one of these days.

Jan 16, 2008
Katreena

ACTUALLY...Brian Willcox told me to sign up..sooo... I signed up at work yesterday during the day... Just not exactly sure how to use it yet? lol ..although i should... i'm on the freakin computer almost all day! haha. Take care, and I will try NOT to freeze sunday....

Jan 18, 2008
Terry

Jeff just wanted to say hi to another mi ff take care and stay safe

Jan 18, 2008
firemedic27

Thank's Bro hope to see you there!

Jan 22, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

Hi Jeff,
I'm busier than a one-armed paper hanger, just wanted to pop in and say hi.
Loving the STP tune....it's one of my favorites.

Feb 1, 2008
Jim

Hey Jeff, just looking through some of the profiles when I stumbled on yours. I grew up in Hillsdale, MI. My parents still live there. I love that area.

Feb 2, 2008
Jim

I certainly will stop by next time I head down that way. I be sure to let you know when I'm going down next.

Feb 2, 2008
Marie

thanks! it is VERY good to hear that good news!!!! i am so active a person i would be CRUSHED if i wasnt able to be my old athletic outdoorsey self again!!!

Feb 15, 2008
Lee Sampson

thanks man u stay safe out there

Feb 17, 2008
Kerry Keith

Hey Jeff hows it goin? Here's a pretty Cool LAFD Ventilation video a buddy sent me, kick ass music on it

Feb 28, 2008
Mary Ellen Shea

I'm bummed I missed my shot at seeing them locally--hoping they go back out on tour later this summer--
I've been playing their latest CD a ton--it's a GREAT collection--
Highlights of the show?

Mar 2, 2008
Engineco913

LOL thats funny. I do talk with you on occasion and yet you are one of the few who aren't on my friends list :) if it isn't broke, don't fix it lol

Mar 7, 2008
Stelzer III

I got the photo from Detroit Auto Show this year, thought it added a nice touch... Stay safe.

Mar 12, 2008
chad grimes

just had a quick question, how do you upload photos

Mar 13, 2008
chad grimes

ya my computer was being stupid. thanks can't wait untill saturday.

Mar 13, 2008
Doug

Rock on bro!

Mar 15, 2008
T.J.

thanks bro:)

Jun 9, 2008
Blakfire40

Thanks for the visit and I'll be in touch...

Sep 7, 2008
CFD218

Thanks for the welcome, stay safe!

Oct 2, 2008
Roy Walker

Thanks for the welcome Jeff, I have a couple of friends in Windsor fire /rescue who shared a lot of good stories about Detroit members. I used to travel Michigan a lot, beautiful country. Good to hear from you, keep safe.

Oct 16, 2008
CW

Hey Detriot B-ball how r those Piston's lookin????

Nov 25, 2008
Ryan

Hey, I hope you guys aren't fighting too many fires while I'm gone! I don't want to be missing any engine ot tower assists! Anyhow, how have you been?

Dec 1, 2008
B.Nadeau

nice to meet you too! be safe and look forward to hearing from you

Dec 4, 2008
Katreena

Hey! haven't seen you around in a while, how are things going??

EMS / EMT MySpace Comments

Dec 7, 2008
Trish

Just wanted to say hi.....Hope you have a Great day and Be safe always

Trish

Dec 7, 2008
Katreena

No, she isn't little anymore.. she is in kindergarten this year! crazy how time flies!! but i will stop in sometime, miss that place ;) take care! and ---MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Dec 10, 2008
81fyrman

HI Brother. just wanted to say HI and MERRY CHRISTMAS

Dec 11, 2008
CW

Hey Jeff, How about those ATL Hawks, Yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dec 22, 2008
David Martinez

Jeff, I was wondering if you could email me that once and future leaders power point... I tried saving it off the post you left in training ideas but it loads empty. I love the others.
Thanks,
david
david.martinez@colemanfire.com

Jan 6, 2009
Shaun 73-16

Ya Iam doing great, right now Iam half way though Brats EMT class. Should start clinicals soon. Just keep in busy with class and work. How has things been goin for you?
Shaun Delete Comment

Jan 11, 2009
David Martinez

Thanks!

Jan 11, 2009
Josh

Hey jeff thanks for the add. how are things going at 71? take care and be safe

Jan 26, 2009
CW

Hey Just checkin with You & those Det. Piston's!!!! I do believe they finish the 1st half, right behind those lousy Hawks (Ha!)

Feb 3, 2009
Don Hughes

Thanks, Jeff

Feb 8, 2009
Timothy Sendelbach

Good Afternoon, Jeff:

Many thanks for the welcoming comments. Unfortunately, I'm a little late in getting involved in the events here on FirefighterNation, but hope to catch up with the group in short order.

My apologies for the FDIC link, but that one's out of my control. I know PennWell has been advertising it in their catalog, but I'm not aware of any other links that might be available (I actually don't have a copy myself).

Anyway, many thanks for your interest - let me know if I can help in any way.

Take care and stay safe brother!!!

TESendelbach
Editor-in-Chief
FireRescue Magazine

Feb 8, 2009
chad grimes

Hey Jeff hows everything goin, just wanted to let you know you get to work with me next week.

Mar 2, 2009
Kevin Clark

Glad to be aboard brother. Take care and stay safe also.

Mar 10, 2009
81fyrman

Hey brother... whats new.
Not much new here. havent done alot lately. nice artistic pic !!
Take care, be safe and tell family I said hi.
Bill

Mar 27, 2009
Stephany Greene

thank you for the link.

May 1, 2009
Jaclyn Supianoski

Thanks for the comment

May 17, 2009
Natalya Cavazos

Hey Lt. Betz I like this site and your music a lot.

Aug 4, 2009
Teresa Weidemann

Thanks for the welcome Jeff.

Sep 1, 2009