Mike Simmons

65, Male

Levelland Tx

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Assistant or Deputy Chief, EMT - Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:
10
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Boyd VFD, Boyd Tx
Years With Department/Agency
10+
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Metroplex EMS (now defunct) Ft. Worth, Tx
Big D EMS, Euless Tx
Decatur Community Hospital, Decatur Tx
Roanoke VFD Roanoke Tx (6mos)
My Training:
Most training thru Boyd VFD, 3 trips to Tx Fireman's Training School @ Texas A&M University
EMT School hosted by Azle FD Azle Tx
Various fire/EMS/Rescue schools
About Me:
Joined Boyd VFD, Boyd Tx in 1985. Spent 10+ years rising to rank of Asst. Chief
Worked Wise County EMS 4 yrs as EMT-B, also worked part-time for 2 private EMS providers covering racetracks and non-emergency transfers in Dallas/Ft. Worth area.
Also worked Decatur Community Hospital as E/R Tech, Nurse Aide, ICU Tech. This hospital was originally EMS provider for Wise County & thus my 1st EMS job.
After leaving Emergency Services, I drove trucks throughout the lower 48 states & Canada for 10yrs. Currently, I operate heavy equipment (buldozer) in oilfield construction (so keep buying gas/oil, I need the work!) around West Texas. Married to Kathe for 10 never-a-dull-moment years, 4 kids; Evan 17, Delton 13, Adrianna 10. Michael 8.
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Just out of USAF, was home when mom's blood sugar crashed, had no idea what 2 do for a diabetic as I was overseas when she was diagnosed. Left a very helpless feeling I didn't like, joined Boyd VFD 2 weeks later. Besides I always wanted 2 be a firefighter.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Constantly being challenged (also lead to my burnout)
Top Issues Facing Responders:
As always, FUNDING!
Applying new technologies/techniques ESPECIALLY since 9/11 & learning to deal with associated threats.
Way too many issues, don't get me started!

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  • David Ebel

    Greetings!

    When you have a chance... please check out our website... it is designed for responders by responders...


    Visit Emergency and Disaster Responders

    Mar 27, 2008

  • ROB ELLIOTT

    hey how are you just thaught i would say hey and just wondering if you can send me 2 fd patches of your dept

    Jun 29, 2008

  • jeffklein

    Hi Mike,

    Sorry it took so long to get back. I was on vacation.

    You definately know where Perrysburg is if you stayed at the Flying J.

    I dated a girl from Fremont, not sure how old you are, but it was back in '81. Also I have a friend from Athens Ohio Fire who is from Fremont, Matt Hull.

    Glad to hear from you and when you get up here again, stop and say hi.

    Jeff

    Aug 1, 2008