Mike's Page

Hometown:

Walls

I Live: (City, State)

Walls, MS

Years in Fire/EMS:

25

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:

All of the fire departments in the area where volunteer at the time I just wanted to help. Once I got into the fire service I was hooked.

Relationship Status:

Married

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Desoto County Emergency Services

Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Rank/Role There:

Assistant or Deputy Chief, Fire / Arson Investigator, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Administrative Staff / Team Member, Driver / Engineer

Years With This Department/Agency

18

Dept. Web Site:

http://wallsfiredept.org

Second Department (if appl.)

Walls Fire Department

2nd Department Type:

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Rank/Role at Second Department:

Fire Chief / Chief of Department

Years With Second Department/Agency

20

Web Site:

http://wallsfiredept.org

My Training:

1001-I,II, Haz Mat tech I, II, Fire Instructor I, II, Rope Rescue, Confined Space rescue, Trench Rescue, Driver operator, Fire investigator

Day Job:

Deputy Director Emergency Services for Desoto County

Side Jobs or Other Organizations:

small engine mechanic

Top Issues Facing Responders:

lack of people willing to get into the fire service (volunteer)
Funding
NFPA ( Not for piratical application) Mandates

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:

its one place you can make a difference in some ones life!