Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
City of Walker Fire Department. Walker, Michigan.
My Training:
FF l & ll
HAZ-MAT Technician
Medical First Responder
Honor Guard Team Leader
Fire Officer
Extrication
About Me:
I'm 47 years old and have been full-time with the Wyoming Fire Department since 1990. Joined as a reserve fire fighter in 1986 and was with the City of Walker Fire Department from 1984-1986.
I've been married since 1984 and have 2 daughters and 1 grandson.
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Job security and the opportunity to give back to the city I live in.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
never a dull moment or the same thing twice.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
budget cuts and lack of adequate manpower. We responded to over 5,300 calls in 2008 running from 1 manned station. Our minimum manning is 5 personnel which occurs more often than not. We operate on 24 hour shifts with up to 8 personnel max. Carrer personnel run an HME Quint and a Ford Excursion as first out medical unit. 2 of the 3 shifts also have a Battalion Chief. The other shift has 2 Lieutenants.
Allen Howard
Mar 10, 2009
Jeff Betz
Mar 10, 2009