Paul

Male

Petoskey, MI

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter
Years in Fire/EMS:
6 yrs
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Resort Bear/Creek FD Petoskey,Mi
Years With Department/Agency
8
My Training:
Currently Certified FF II with Haz- Mat, MFR, Completed Company Officer I&II, obtained certification on 3/24/09. looking forward to Company Officer 3. Looking to become a instructor for the MICHIGAN FIRE FIGHTERS TRAINING COUNCIL. Picked as Fire Fighter of the Year for 2007 on 3/22/08 WOW What a honor that is!!!!!
About Me:
I became involved in the community back in the early 80's as a certifed Reserve Police Officer Gave 15 yrs of service before the organization disbanded for liability reasons and the dept going PSO. Current job offered MFR training obtained licesure and wanted to provide my skills to the local FD. Unknown to me I had to become a certifed FF II. Applied to the dept and was accepted did in house training then went to the academy to become a certified FF II
Day Job:
work the grave shift as a security supervisor
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Love Fire/EMS
to be able to give back to the community for what they have given to me and my family

Comment Wall:

  • Lyle (lilly)

    word dogg..so i guess thursday were getting our Certificates..how cool man..

    Jun 2, 2008

  • Lyle (lilly)

    Im stoked man...now if only i can get over this cold...i would be more happy haha..thanks man i appreciate all the words and wisdom!! came in handy through the thick and thin...see yah thursday

    Jun 2, 2008

  • Lyle (lilly)

    at least you wave..drew doesnt..haha..so dude..i think i might be leaving in a month or two...i gotta get outta here Rabi...

    Jun 4, 2008

  • Lyle (lilly)

    didnt want to intrude haha

    Jun 5, 2008

  • Lyle (lilly)

    hey should i dress alittle nice tonight or what? If ya ever wanna have a beer just give me a call..shit i'll even go buy it!!

    Jun 5, 2008

  • Lisa

    Hey Paul, thanks for the friend request, I appreciate it. Having a good week-end? Awesome music, by the way.

    Jun 7, 2008

  • Drew Fennell

    Hey old school, glad i ant working there and im stuck here doing nutting

    Jun 8, 2008

  • Lyle (lilly)

    whats going on there Rabi. TJ and the Chief are on here now..haha.so i was thinking about goin golfing over at crooked tree..let me know when..and we'll go tiger woods it up.later

    Jun 9, 2008

  • Paul

    Thanxs and will do that. BE Safe!!!!!!!

    Jun 11, 2008

  • T.J.

    hey home boy I need to findout where you got those little ems log books from that Drew carrys around, let me know if I can get some too:)

    Jun 16, 2008

  • T.J.

    will do bro, I got to work tell 7:00 so I'll be a little late:)

    Jun 18, 2008

  • Drew Fennell

    hey rabbi, how you hole'in up bro.

    Jun 29, 2008

  • Paul

    things r O.K. I just have to deal with it which SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!! I apologize for the attitiude last nite but DAM IT, things need 2 change soooooonnnnnn hey where were u earlier 2day we had a structure fire oh around 10:30 I got 2 play engineer yahoo!!!!!!!!!!

    Jun 29, 2008

  • Lisa

    Hey Paul, thanks. How are you doing?

    Jul 1, 2008

  • Angela

    Hello to you. Take care!

    Jul 19, 2008

  • Rhonda Guidry

    Small world! Yep, Rita was an experience! Thanks for helping us out, we really appreciated everyone that came down to help us out. Congrats on receiving FireFighter of the Year in 07, that truly is an honor!

    Jul 30, 2008

  • Michelle Hitner

    I have been hiding from all of you guys! haha. No just working on the ambulance a lot. The boys will both be in school this year so that will free up a lot of time to play on the fire truck! I actually haven't checked out this site much... no free time! See you soon!

    Aug 22, 2008

  • FireCat

    Hi Paul -

    Thanks for the add request. I look forward to talking and seeing you around the Nation!

    TCSS
    Cat :o)

    Aug 29, 2008

  • phoenixfbird

    Sep 9, 2008

  • phoenixfbird

    Congrats on Your Fire Fighter of The Year as well.Makes you feel sorta needed doesn't it! Hope you have a beautiful day!

    Sep 9, 2008

  • Dustin J. Millis

    Hey Paul, I dont know why it wont let you add me. I sent you a request so give that a try. Stay safe brother

    Sep 13, 2008

  • Darryll Hamlin

    Rabbi hey i found you . just wanted to say hi.also flash over training @ 4500 on Oct3rd for class and 2 hr practical on the 4th or 5th keep the date open it's good. hey buddy you take care be safe and god bless.

    Sep 14, 2008

  • Rhonda Guidry

    Good Morning; we survived both storms pretty good- especially Ike; We're helping our neighboring evacuees from Tx and trying to help everyone get back as close to normal as possible. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers!! Have a good week and stay safe!!- rhon

    Sep 15, 2008

  • Darryll Hamlin

    RABBI. HI BROTHER! HEY LAST NIGHT ALL THREE BOTH TWPS AND THE FIRE BOARD APPROVED THE PURCHASE OF A NEW 75' ARIAL FIRE TRUCK FROM SUTFIN TO BE DELIVERED IN 11 TO 12 MONTHS. THAUGHT YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED . TALK TO YOU LATER YOU TAKE CARE,BE SAFE AND GOD BLESS.

    Sep 16, 2008

  • Skyler D. Moore

    Hey paul nice page. See ya around

    Sep 28, 2008

  • Stelzer III

    Good to see others from Mi on here.. stay safe

    Oct 1, 2008

  • CFD218

    Thanks for the warn welcome, see ya around & stay safe.

    Oct 2, 2008

  • Darryll Hamlin

    HI RABBI JUST WANTED TO SAY HI AND SEE HOW YOU LIKED THE FIREMENS MEMORIAL IN ROSCOMMON. YOU TAKE CARE BE SAFE AND GOD BLESS

    Oct 5, 2008

  • T.J.

    Whats up brother, you missed a great flashover drill Saturday:)

    Talk w/ ya later:)

    Oct 6, 2008

  • Brent Morey

    Thanks, glad to be here.

    Oct 9, 2008

  • Darryll Hamlin

    Hi brother Paul! hey I missed your call yesterday, while in the bat cave called bcems in Boyne my cell phone doesn"t work. On Saturday I am taking 4 hrs off my ambulance shift to have my 16 year old daughter for her final driving class on her birthday,then back to work in Boyne. I'm so sorry that I can't make it to Marks a really wanted to just poor timing with my schegle although. if you need chain saws you can borrow mine I have two of them, I hope every thing goes good call me if I can help with something at a different time I'm off at 7pm thats kinda too late sorry. you take care, be safe and god bless.

    Oct 22, 2008

  • T.J.

    Whats up brother, good game on the fantasy football, everyone's got great matchup's this week, had class all weekend long and one more next weekend:)

    Nov 3, 2008

  • T.J.

    I'm working tell 3pm, how was class, my class this weekend was long, but was good:)

    Nov 11, 2008

  • bree

    thanks brother :)
    lol

    ne ways how r u??

    Nov 14, 2008

  • Oceaneyes329

    Thank you Paul great to be apart of this brother be safe and nice to meet you

    Nov 30, 2008

  • Sarah Turner

    Haven't talked to Mark for a couple years since I moved down here to south carolina.. I need to get his new email

    Dec 5, 2008

  • Karen Lee FitzPatrick

    Hi Paul:

    Yes, "Angel Promises...Remembering the Youngest firefighter," has been out since June 2007, open at Border';s bookstore as a national event. The book can be ordered through any bookstore, published by Pleasant Word, or on-line at www.karenleefitzpatrick.com --Have a nice Christmas--Karen Lee and Friends

    Dec 7, 2008

  • Brent R. Haskin

    Thanks man, you too!

    Dec 10, 2008

  • Firemedic285

    Hey Paul,

    Thanks for the welcome. I love Petoskey, I lived in Grayling for 8 years before moving back to Midland. Stay safe and keep the North well protected.

    Jan 4, 2009

  • Angie

    Thanks for the welcome. Be safe!!

    Jan 5, 2009

  • Bill "BJ" Warner

    thanks man you too

    Jan 12, 2009

  • Paulie

    Thanks for the welcome, and let me know about the Fantasy Football thing, I'm always ready for some of that :-)
    BTW. My Aunt and Uncle own a 2nd home in Petoskey. I havent been there yet, but thier invite is always open to me.

    Mar 13, 2009

  • John Cupps

    Hey Paul...thank you ... Going away for spring break? I'm stuck here...to much going on...

    Mar 22, 2009

  • Rusty Schrubba

    HeyPaul thanks for the come back. These kind of sites are very useful in our fiel of work. I'll be downloading some pictures of a stubborn house fire we had Tuesday afternoon, it was real bear our department requiring mutual aid from two nearby departments. Glad to be on board.

    Mar 27, 2009

  • chief 3

    it is just north off lapper

    Apr 3, 2009

  • Carmen

    Thank you for the welcome! how do you loke petoskey? I have been there a gew times...It's beautiful! Gotta love MI! Be safe!

    Apr 21, 2009

  • Bridget Wheelock

    It's south and west of Saginaw. It's out in the sticks in the middle of nowhere. I like it that way.

    Jun 1, 2009

  • tricia colon

    thank you wishing you a haappy new year

    Dec 28, 2009

  • Ashley Beemer

    Thank you! I always try to stay positive :) It is a lot of work, but it will be well worth it! I'll be doing something I love to do, and provide a great future for my daughter. There will be some great role models in her life, too! :) Good luck to your brother!

    Jul 22, 2010