Don Hughes

Male

Niles, MI

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:
25+ years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Niles Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
26 years
My Training:
Firefighter 1 & 2 cert., Hazmat Tech, Confine Space Tech, River Rescue, Vehicle Ext., EMT B., Associate Degree Fire Science, MI. Fire Inspector,
About Me:
50yr old male married of almost 30 years, 23yr old daughter, 16yr old son and two grand sons. My family means everything to me. and my second family the fire service.
Day Job:
24 hr Shift Niles Fire Dept.
Relationship Status:
Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://dhuge4@yahoo.com
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
My wife's best girl friend's dad was the Chief of Niles Fire Dept. 1983 our department was a full time department during this time the city decided to not replace any full time firefighters when they retired or left the department. Chief Fuller told me about the program and I always enjoyed helping people when they needed it. I was hired to a full time firefighter in 1992. to the present. Being a firefighter its the best job anyone could ever have.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Job security

Comment Wall:

  • Jeff Betz

    Hey Don, welcome to the Nation from Adrian. Nice to have you here.

    Feb 8, 2009

  • Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

    Don, welcome to the Nation. I am glad you stopped in to join the group. Your input and contribution here is important to us all. Dont be shy just jump in and get your feet wet. Lots to see, do and be involved with here. You will get out of this what you put into it. So have fun and get involved.

    Chief William Sharp
    Southern Oregon Coast

    Feb 8, 2009

  • DFD4LYF

         Answer the call of duty to defend Fire Fighter honor this August at the 2013 MICHIGAN BATTLE OF THE BADGES in Detroit.

     

         It's Police vs Fire as Law Enforcement take on Fire Fighters, Medics, Nurses & Lifeguards in friendly adult & youth age-grouped occupational, sport and family-fun contests.

    • Toughest First Responder Challenge
    • Police vs Fire Tug-or-War
    • 5k & 10k Charity Run/Walk
    • Vehicle Extrication
    • 3x3 Charity Basketball Tournament
    • Indoor Rowing
    • Water Rescue Challenge
    • Family & Friends Kickball Tournament
    • Medics Challenge

     

         Federal/National, State/Provincial & Municipal First Responders, their families, and civilians from the Midwest will come together for camaraderie, international training, "ride-alongs", free health & wellness related Seminars / Workshops, and a host of live performances.

     

    FINEST vs BRAVEST

    Sign up: we can't let them win!

    (we'll never hear the end of it)

    PASS IT ON!

    Jul 7, 2013