mike newbury

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Captain
Years in Fire/EMS:
15
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
St. Louis fire Dept.
Years With Department/Agency
15
My Training:
urban structural firefighter 13 yrs
swift water rsq...swift water boat operator/flood water rescue 13 yrs
dive rescue 13 yrs
ARFF Firefighter 2 yrs, firefighter instructor 1 2 yrs, cpr instructor Promoted to Captain 10/3/07
About Me:
ex college wrestler turned ex navy salvage diver and mine sweep bos'n turned, turned career firefighter
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
love being a firefighter...don't always love management
Why I Love Fire/EMS
knowing I can help save and +influance lives, its a vocation not a occupation
Top Issues Facing Responders:
labor vs. management, serious funding for wmd and mass casulity incidents and serious training for same, ending freelancing and close adhearance to 2 in 2 out rule. shrinking funding vs. increasing call volume from major older urban dept., ff call volume with expanding roles ie. ems runs, technical rescue, hazmat etc vs. city leaders shrinking budgets

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  • Bryan Goustos

    We couldn't go due to a sudden requirement for a new vehicle. Maybe next year.

    Oct 2, 2007

  • Michael

    Whats up Brother Mike
    I didnt know that u and Corey Cooper were related. lol Just kidding you are both from Desoto

    May 31, 2008

  • Bob H

    Hi. Good to see a fellow St. Louisian on the site. If there is anything I can do to be of service, please let me know. I have visited some of the area fire houses in the past and gave the guys shoe shines. Would be willing to offer this to your house if you think your guys might be intererested.

    Dec 9, 2008