S. Fries's Page

Hometown:

Flint, Michigan

I Live: (City, State)

Laingsburg, MI

Years in Fire/EMS:

Fire - 5 years, Law enforcement 23 years

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:

Support my community and its just plain FUN!.

Relationship Status:

Married

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Clinton Area Fire & Rescue

Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Rank/Role There:

Firefighter, First Responder

Years With This Department/Agency

4 years

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.cafr.net

Second Department (if appl.)

Michigan State Police, Traffic Safety Division

2nd Department Type:

Law Enforcement

Rank/Role at Second Department:

Sergeant, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member

Years With Second Department/Agency

23

Web Site:

http://www.michigan.gov/msp

Other Past or Current Departments:

Clinton County Special Rescue Team

My Training:

FF I & II, HM Technician, MFR.

Day Job:

Sergeant, Michigan State Police, Traffic Safety Division, HMIU

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Retention of personnel as well as quality leadership and training are issues for volunteer departments.

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:

I love the physical work after being trapped at a desk on my day job.