Ed Halcomb

74, Male

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Combination Fire Rescue Department
Job Function
EMS Chief / Division Head, Captain, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS), Hazardous Materials Team Member, Fire Buff / Fire Enthusiast, Driver / Engineer, Retired
Years in Fire/EMS:
32
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Portage Fire Department, Michigan
Years With Department/Agency
32
My Training:
Retired Fire Captain, former EMS Section Head, Hazmat Section Head, and Technical Rescue Section Head.
About Me:
Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership, State Certified Instructor FF I and II, Hazmat FRA/FRO, ICS
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Roy and Johny
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The men and women I worked with!
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Leadership void

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  • Kevin Ginter

    Hope retirement is going good for you. I trust the PFD functions without you but not as well. Good Luck treasure hunting at Jackson this April. You and Deb take care.

    Apr 7, 2008

  • Kevin Ginter

    Looks like Jackson is on its usual last Saturday in April. I hope to make there for some treasure hunting.
    Lost my regular job at the end of Feb 2008 after 16 years, looking for something related to the fire service/public safety.
    Interviewed with the State of Michigan for "Hazardous Materials Storage Inspector", have not heard anything yet.
    Currently, I work for 2 fire departments. Walker FD (paid on-call for 9 years) and Plainfield Township FD (part-time firefighter for 5 years).
    I noticed your "leadership void" comment, its definitely true around here.
    I am looking at 1 or 2 years with Wackenhut as a contract firefighter in Iraq if no other employment opportunities present themselves.
    Maybe I see ya at Jackson.

    Apr 10, 2008

  • Stelzer III

    Your pic - Fire display in Ypsilanti, MI ?
    Stay safe

    Apr 11, 2008