Mark Montgomery

68, Male

Whangarei

New Zealand

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Assistant or Deputy Chief
Years in Fire/EMS:
34
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Maungakaramea Voluntary Rural Fire Force
Years With Department/Agency
11 years
Web Site:
http://www.osh.dol.govt.nz
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Firefighter - Henderson Volunteer Fire Brigade, Auckland, NZ
Station Officer (Captain) - Waitemata Volunteer Fire Brigade, Auckland, NZ
My Training:
Basic firefighter; advanced firefighter; officer training; wildland firefighter basic skills; wildland fire officer; IMT roles.
Also trained in Hazmat response and investigation, and as a wildland fire IMT Safety Officer.
About Me:
Married for 31 years. Three children and 2 grandsons.
Day Job:
Health and Safety Inspector (Federal)
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Started chasing fire engines at 20. Decided that it would be more fun to be on them so signed up as a volunteer firefighter and have been involved on and off ever since.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Helping my community
Top Issues Facing Responders:
The biggest issue has to be getting volunteers who are available for working hours calls.

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  • Mary

    Hi!
  • Ben 'Snapper' Auger

    Hey Mark, thanks for the add.

    How are things up in Whangarei?
  • PHIL

    hi m8 how are u what is new in nz