Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years in Fire/EMS:

25

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Fort Mojave Mesa Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

less than 1

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.fmmfd.org

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

Chena Goldstream Fire Rescue (Fairbanks, AK), Warbelow's Air Ambulance (Fairbanks, AK), City and Borough of Juneau (AK), Capital City Fire Rescue (Juneau, AK), State of Alaska EMS Unit, Asheville (NC) Fire Rescue, Rocky Flats Fire Rescue (Golden, CO), Aurora (CO) Medical Services, Castle Rock (CO) Fire Rescue, Rural / Metro Fire Department (Pima County, AZ), Six Forks Fire Rescue (Raleigh, NC), Knightdale (NC) Police Department, Fairgrounds Fire Department (Raleigh, NC), Mount Holly (NC) Life Saving Crew, East Gaston Fire Department (Mount Holly, NC)

Relationship Status:

Separated

Facebook or Other Online Profile:

http://https://www.facebook.com/MikeBranum

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I was sixteen. I wanted to put a red light on my dash and drive fast.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Never-ending opportunities to learn

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Budget, public perception