Michael Galante

, Male

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Team Member
Years in Fire/EMS:
16
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Brighton Fire Dist. #5
Years With Department/Agency
16
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.brightonfire.com
My Training:
Various state, local, and national training.
About Me:
I am past Chief of the Dept. before that I held positions as Asst. Chief, Training Officer, Captain, Lieutenant, and Rescue Team Leader. I am also on the Haz-Mat team. Now i hold the position of Rescue team Leader again.
Day Job:
Heavy Equipment Operator for Tonawanda Water and Sewer
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
The big red trucks and the thought of doing dangerous things that other people did not want to do.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The thrill of a big job or big cut, and of course the ride there, and seeing how kids look up to you.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Not enough local govt. support, too many jobs being cut and to much money going other places other than emergency services. Still to many deaths and critical injuries.

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  • David Caruana

    I'll see you friday night. I'm gonna hang out for a little while at drill with you guys if you don't mind. I'll ride BC Aide and run the "Charlie Side" for ya! That's the #3 side for you yankees!

    Jun 10, 2008

  • Jessica Mooney

    uv been in for 15 yrs!?! holy shittt I was 6...i remember that! LoL who would of thought 15 yrs later id be doing this shit! see you around

    Sep 28, 2008

  • Jessica Mooney

    Mike!! thanks 4 dragging me in there yesterday to check it out!! it was the first time i got off a truck n we actually had smoke! was some good times!

    Dec 30, 2008