Micheal A Whelan

Male

Traverse City, MI

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function: Retired
Years in Fire/EMS:: 35
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Elmwood Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency: 15
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Sister Lakes Fire Department
Grand Traverse County Fire Department
My Training:: FF 1 and 2, LEO 1 and 2, HMT, EMT-S, Training Officer, Training co-ordinator, Fire Investigator 2, ICS 100-300, Type 3 IC, WFO 3, Dive Master, Urban/wildland Spec, Type 2 Div, Safety, Medical, TFL/STL.... and so on that you collect after years of learning to do it right....
About Me:: Retired started a software company specializing in accountability and disaster management.
Day Job:: Run the company
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Passion, the rush, the science, just plain like to help.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Nothing can be greater than to serve!
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Safety, accountability, education, and understanding. The goal must be everyone goes home!