Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:

14

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

March ARB Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

1

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Baghdad Fire Rescue '07-'10
Disneyland Fire '06-'07
Edwards AFB Fire Department '03-'07
Indian Springs(Creech AFB) Fire Department '02-'03
Boeing/Pinkerton FD Anaheim '01-'02
Doctor's Ambulance Laguna Hills '01-'02
Nellis AFB Fire Department '96-2000

My Training:

IFSAC CERTS - Firefighter I & II
Driver Operator ARFF, Pumper, Aerial, MWS
Hazardous Materials Technician
Fire Officer I & II
Fire Instructor I
Fire Inspector I
Hazmat IC
Airport Firefighter
California FF I & II
NREMT-B
Confined Space TTT
EBS Technician
Trench Rescue
Air Force Rescue School 1998
USAR traind

About Me:

I was raised around the fire service (my dad was a Captain with Orange County Fire Authority) and have a great passion for the job. I am happily married and love my wife and little girl.

Day Job:

n/a

Relationship Status:

Married

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://facebook.com/MichaelHaLe

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I love it.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Greatest job in the world. No 2 calls the same. No 2 shifts the same.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Cutbacks because of the financial difficulties in local and national government. Were never important until they need us.