Mike Tinkham

64, Male

Eure, NC

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)
Years in Fire/EMS:
24
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Gates Fire Dept.
Years With Department/Agency
5
Web Site:
http://gatesrescue.org
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Eure Fire Dept.
My Training:
Fire Instructor II, Rescue Technician Instructor, EMT I, Haz Mat Tech, Fire Officer I, Rescue Specialty Instructor and a bunch of other stuff.
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I grew up in the fire service. Course I only started to grow up when I joined my first department in 1984. The best job in the world.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
of the great people I've had the pleasure of working and training with over the years.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
1. The 100+ LODD's every year.
2. Seatbelt use.
3. Overall health and lack of exercise.
4. Staffing.
5. Recruitment and Retention of Volunteers.
6. Funding.

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  • Angela

    Hey Babe. Hope you have a wonderful day. Have fun teaching tonight. I love you and miss you terribly

    Aug 27, 2008

  • Angela

    Yeah me too.. Thanks, Greenish Brown Female Sheep Too

    Nov 4, 2008

  • Angela

    hey honey, i love you

    Mar 4, 2009