Mike Yocom

43, Male

Cuba IL

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years in Fire/EMS:
going on two years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Cuba Fire Protection District
Years With Department/Agency
two years
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Im also currently a member of the Cuba Emergency Services and Disaster Agency and am there Search and Rescue Coordinator
My Training:
EMT Basic, ICS tranning, NIMS tranning, Emergency Mangement Tranning including WMD, Expolsive devices, and the list goes on Weather spotting Radar training, Cert. Scuba Diver, Cert in Ground Search and Rescue, Firefighter II
About Me:
29 just got my degree in criminal justice though im going to stay with the fire service i hope to one day work full time in a major city either Chicago or NY, i have lived in IL for the last 13 years, served in the IL Army National Guard, I love the outdoors and music and the water.
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.myspace.com/esdaguy81m, www.facebook.com/esdaguy81m
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Wanting to help people and the community and have always had a intrest in Fire/EMS
Why I Love Fire/EMS
feeling of doing something important for the community
Top Issues Facing Responders:
funding and manpower issues, also for firefighters new buliding construction

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  • Jim aka Bick

    JUST DROPPING BY TO SAY WELCOME TO FFN. I AM SURE YOU WILL ENJOY THE SITE.YOU CAN ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO, AND BE SAFE OUT THERE

    Apr 13, 2008

  • Noah Sheckler

    Hey, thanks for the add bro. I was voted onto the Good Hope/Sciota Fire department on monday, so yes, im new. I did however spend a few years on the ESDA program in Cuba. That was an interesting time. Well, have a good one, stay safe and God Bless!!!

    Nov 9, 2008

  • Bob H

    Hi, 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