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We only carry the can for specific situations. If we arrive at a SFD and the engine is with us we leave it in the rig. If we arrive to a SFD by ourselves we will bring the can and mabey the second one thats on the rig. For commercial occupancies,...
May 25
Mike Rehfeld and Mark Milburne are now friends
May 14
Can and irons on every alarm drop no questions asked.... and a hook if we have the manpower
May 2
Stacey A. Kawas and Mike Rehfeld are now friends
February 9

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Hometown:
Baltimore, Maryland
I Live: (City, State)
Westminster. Maryland
Years in Fire/EMS:
30
Relationship Status:
Married
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Baltimore County Fire Department, Maryland
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Rank/Role There:
Hazardous Materials Team Member, Driver / Engineer
Years With This Department/Agency
25
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.westviewfire.org
Second Department (if appl.)
Gamber Fire Comapany
2nd Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Rank/Role at Second Department:
Other Emergency Services Staff
Years With Second Department/Agency
4
Web Site:
http://gambervfd.org
My Training:
FOI, FADO E,Tiller, Areial, Haz-Mat Tech, Canine Specialist, Instructor III,
About Me:
Work as a Ladder driver, RIT Instructor, Canine Handler (live, & HRD)
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Firefighter fatality reduction
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
Do'in the job

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Mike Rehfeld

Burying a Friend and a Brother

On Friday we buried a brother and friend. Driver Jarrett A. Dixon died on Saturday Jan. 12th after sufffering chest pains will working out at Station 5. I continue to realize we can go at any time, so I try hard not to dwell on petty crap. For those of us that have lost a brother or sister firefighter we truley recieve a sobering reminder that life is too short. I love this job, and I am fortunante to be doing it with a great group at Station 13. Jarrett left behind an example of the kind of

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Posted on January 20, 2008 at 10:33am —

Mike Rehfeld

K9 Training a 2 1/2 yom Yellow Lab

Have pretty much spent my month long vaction so far trying to get Zeus up and running on Search. This little guy is so smart, he self rewards after the find and thinks he doesn't need me. I'm just the chauffer to and from, hopefully I can get squared away before Boomer retires in January. Any constructive imput is welcome.

Posted on October 16, 2007 at 10:24am —

Mike Rehfeld

Reducing the Fatalities to our Brothers

It never ceases to amaze me that almost every day Billy Goldfeder has to post to the secret list another FF fatality or serious injury. Our job is dangerous, risky and what we do. I honestly thought that by this point in my Emergency Service career we would have made a difference in reducing the loss of life and critical injuries we suffer. I am continiually amazed that parts of our American Fire Service still don't have 2 in 2 out, RIT, or even wear seatbelts. I truely wish that we could get

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Posted on August 17, 2007 at 6:35pm —

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At 4:32pm on December 22, 2008, Rev. Ryan Riley said…
Mike, what do you think of Lab / Chow mix for accelerant detection? Ali is not doing well again ad she is out for good.
At 6:15am on December 9, 2008, ROB ELLIOTT said…
hi from down under

i was just wondering if your able to send me a fire dept patch and hat and i will send you back a patch and a hat for your collection stay safe

Rob Elliott
8 scobie crescent
bellambi nsw 2518
australia
At 11:47pm on October 21, 2008, Beben said…
hi mike, i'm new here. just looking around, i like your picture with your dogs. your dogs also a fire fighter too. Wow it's cool man.
At 9:28pm on July 6, 2008, Mike (FirePix1075) said…
Hey - Michael Schwartzberg, aka "FirePix1075" here from Pikesville VFC.. new to Firefighter Nation and trying to figure it out...!
At 5:26pm on July 3, 2008, Rev. Ryan Riley said…
Hi Mike, just wanted to drop you a line to say , that I had the pleasure of un-retiring Ali today! She has regained strength and faculties and did wonderful her first day back training!
At 12:43am on June 20, 2008, Deb said…
Hey Mike, sorry it took me so long to get back to you. Yes I got all my questions answered. I have had to put on hold doing anything search and rescue wise until I pass my registry.... I won't to be able to devote the proper time it will take.... I will keep in touch and thanks so much.
At 4:43pm on June 16, 2008, Larry Shugars said…
11weeks he is bernese mt dog and great peranese his name is yogi. Say hi to annie for me. ps don't mined the spelling
At 9:49am on June 13, 2008, Larry Shugars said…
HI MIKE MEET MY NEW BUDDY HIS NAME IS YOGI THANKS LARRY
At 7:49am on May 22, 2008, Dennis L. Crooks said…
Next Wednesday 5/28 is a Valley day. Tell Annie I said hi, she left before I got a chance to talk to her Monday night.
At 12:11am on April 4, 2008, Firebabe Jen said…
Thank you.. good to have you as a friend!!
 
 

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