Mike Dettman

58, Male

Profile Information:

What State do you live in?
IL
Type of Organization
Municipal Agency
Job Function
Assistant Chief/Deputy Chief
Years in Fire/EMS:
27
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Sterling Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
17
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Mt. Pleasant FD, Mt Pleasant SC
C&B Fire Department, Ladson SC
My Training:
FFII, FFIII, Fire Officer I & II, Instructor I & II, Fire Investigator, JFIS, Haz Mat Tech, Instructor for Illinois Fire Service Institute,
About Me:
Grew up in the fire service, Was in the Navy for 10.5 yrs and served on a vol. dept while in the Navy. Got out in 1995 and became a FF for Mt Pleasant Fire Department. Served 2 yrs and moved home to Illinois. Got on my home town department in 1999 and have been there ever since. Anything else just ask.
Relationship Status:
Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.sterlingsilverweimaraners.com
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Second generation FF, Born into the job.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Helping the public
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Needless line of duty deaths due to lack of training and stupidity.

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  • josh

    thanks for the help i will try a few of those drills
  • Nick Garcia

    Mike,

    Good to hear from someone from home. I have actually known Gary Dettman for quite sometime. Maybe you can help me out with something. I am currently going through a hring process out here for a full time position. I have an oral interview in May. Any tips on how to score well on the interviews?
  • Kayli Borell

    havin fun in europe really miss all of u n cant wait to return ho,e so i can get back in the firefighting class. flights went very well. see u on monday at class when i return home. please tell everyone i miss them