Darin DeFreese

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function: Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Team Member
Years in Fire/EMS:: 21 years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Clio Area Fire Authority
Years With Department/Agency: 9 years
Dept. Web Site:: http://www.cliofire.com
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Burton Fire Department Burton, Michigan
My Training:: FFI,FFII,FOI,Haz Mat OP,
About Me:: Became a member of the Burton Fire Department in 1985, Served until Oct. 1998, joined the Clio Area Fire Authority in Feb. of 1999. Joined the Genesee County Haz Mat team in 2005. Went to the National Fire Academy in 2001 & 2003. Attended the Fire Science Academy in Reno , Nevada in 2005
Day Job:: Body shop detailer
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: My father, brother, & grandfather have been in the fire service. I wanted to continue the traidition.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: Helping my community in there time of need
Top Issues Facing Responders:: preparing for the next terrorist attack, & budget problems