Michael J. Guadagno

60, Male

Hamburg, NY

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Assistant or Deputy Chief, Training Officer, EMT - Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:
27
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Scranton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.
Years With Department/Agency
20
Dept. Web Site:
http://ScrantonVFC.com
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
North Collins Volunteer Fire Department
My Training:
Essentials of Firemanship
Pump Operator
Rescue Company Operations
Vehicle Extrication
Advanced Vehicle Extrication
Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Industry Machinery Rescue
Large Truck Extrication
Bus Extrication
Collapse Rescue-Shoring
Large Building Collapse
USAR
Mercy Flight Ground Crew Safety
Initial Fire Attack
Fire Attack II
Commanding the Initial Response
Operations of 1st Arriving Companies
Command and Management-Line Officer
Incident Command
Fire Service Leadership & Management
Fireground Tactics
Managing Company Tactical Operations-Decision Making
Managing Company Tactical Operations-Tactics
Public Safety Critical Incident Management
NYS Building Codes-Introduction to Code Enforcement
NYS Building Codes-General Building Construction
NYS Building Codes-Administration & Enforcement
NYS Building Codes-Low Rise Residential Construction
NYS Building Codes-Inspection of Existing Structures
NYS Code Enforcement Officer (Certification #0399-7127A)
Truck Company Operations
Engine Company Operations
Fire Police
Fire Behavior & Arson Awareness
Firefighter Safety & Survival
Hazmat Awareness
Hazmat Incident Command
Hazmat 1st Responder
NFPA 1403-Live Fire Training
NFPA 1403-Conducting Live Fire Training Evolutions
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate
Emergency Medical Technician-Defib
Highway Safety & Awareness
NIMS IS-100
NIMS IS-200
NIMS IS-300
NIMS IS-700
NIMS IS-800
Day Job:
Correction Sergeant-NYS DOCS-Attica
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I Like the excitement, learning, cohesiveness created by a group sharing a common goal. Also I enjoy the challenges that each call presents.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The Comradery and Friendships. The satisfaction of putting your training to use that yields a positive outcome
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Recruitment and Retention for Volunteer Departments
Training and staying trained to todays standards

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  • Michael J. Guadagno

    Baggs, you haven't said anything sarcastic in a few days...I'm going through withdrawls...

    Aug 13, 2008

  • Michael J. Guadagno

    It's a funny sarcastic...usually hits the nail right on the head, some funny stuff.....

    Aug 13, 2008

  • Michelle Colley

    hey GOOO!!!

    Jan 20, 2009