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Mick Mayers
  • 45, Male
  • Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
  • United States
  • Battalion Chief / Division Chief
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Leather v Rubber Boots

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Kentucky Fire Chief Used Charity Funds for Personal Expenses

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SC-TF1 on WIS-TV News

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Mick Mayers Jan 18.

My helmet color discussion is better than your helmet color discussion, and we need another extrication PPE thread, too

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Responsible Writing

While I said my piece on here and on Firehouse Zen, I guess a little follow-up is due in regard to the post insinuating that the fire service might be an extension of the KKK.

The subject of racism in the firehouse is an compelling issue for discussion, as is some of the other close-minded actions of a small minority in our profession, but this is a… Continue

Posted on December 17, 2009 at 11:52pm — 17 Comments

Mick Mayers

FireEMSBlogs.com, Firehouse Zen and You


If you haven't checked out FireEMSBlogs.com yet, here's an invite over to see what the WebChief and others hath wrought. We've got a few of the old gang from over here on FFN blogging as well as some others, but there's some real quality information, e… Continue

Posted on November 19, 2009 at 9:42pm — 9 Comments

Mick Mayers

Play Nice With Others

I posted a blog on Firehouse Zen yesterday relating to evolving and changing with emerging issues and reflected on how even if we try to ignore it, the world around us is moving forward. Failing to move on from the past is only going to keep us from surviving.

This morning I was listening to Alan Dershowitz discussing President Obama's new supreme court nominee,… Continue

Posted on May 26, 2009 at 10:57am — 2 Comments

Mick Mayers

Expecting The Expected


Early this morning I posted an article on my blog at Firehouse Zen regarding the need to guard against complacency and to not just expect those "smells and bells" calls to always be smells and bells, but to do… Continue

Posted on April 10, 2009 at 10:42am — 4 Comments

Profile Information

Hometown:
Montgomery County, PA
Years in Fire/EMS:
28
Relationship Status:
Married
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Hilton Head Island, SC
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Primary Rank/Role
Battalion Chief / Division Chief
Years With Department/Agency
27
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.hiltonheadislandsc.gov/Depts/fire/firemain.html
Second Department (if appl.)
South Carolina Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1
2nd Department Type:
Other Response Agency Type
Rank/Role at Second Department:
Assistant or Deputy Chief
Years With Second Department/Agency
6
Web Site:
http://www.sctf1.sc.gov
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Hilton Head Island (SC) Fire & Rescue - Truck 6
SC US&R Task Force 1
Sea Pines Forest Beach (SC) Fire Department
Hilton Head (SC) Rescue Squad
Bluffton Twp. (SC) Fire District
Hilton Head (SC) Fire Department
Bridgeport (PA) Fire Company #1
My Training:
Savannah Technical College; Associates Degree in Fire Science
National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program
NPQ Fire Officer, Instructor, Driver/Operator
IFSAC HAZMAT Technician
NREMT Paramedic
US&R and Technical Rescue Instructor and Author
Truck Company and Tillered Aerial Operations Instructor
About Me:
State Urban Search and Rescue Alliance; Vice-Chairman
NFPA 1006 PQ for Rescue Technicians; Chairman
NFPA Pro Quals Technical Correlation Committee; Principal
Author for several webzines and blogs on special operations, technical rescue, disaster response, and emergency service leadership subject matter
Day Job:
Dad
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.firehousezen.com/
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Family; great-grandfather, grandfather, father, uncles, and my brother are/were all on the job.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Creating a revolution in how we do things, while celebrating traditions.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Enlightened and inspired leadership for emergency managers
Education of emergency leaders in political issues and action
Customer service in a diverse and largely unappreciative society
Getting leaders to realize that planning can be a good thing
Change will happen whether you like it or not

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Some personal philosophies:
"Don't raise your voice unless you can raise your fists."
"Never eat more than your mask can hold."
"Those who can't do, teach; those who can't teach, evaluate; those who can't evaluate, consult."


"TRADITION BEGINS TODAY!"

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At 7:57am on January 19, 2010, Peter Lupkowski said…
Glad you're headed back to the Commonwealth of PA! I'll be in Pittsburgh studying but wish you well in the other corner of the state. I'll look forward to a future opportunity to catch your program.
Keep up the good work!
Pete
At 12:29pm on November 22, 2009, FireDaily.com said…
Now I feel lousy, Mick.

The comment I left was my attempt at humor among my partners. I shouldn't have left it and publicly apologize to you for it. One thing I'm learning is that my dry sense of humor doesn't translate well when using ones and zeroes. Not accompanied by the correct tone, such a comment invites misinterpretation- with this being a shining example.

Fire Daily has been around for all of 75 days, and I feel honored and extremely lucky to be able to post my ramblings among the greats that have been around for years. You guys have built a foundation so that newbies like me can come along and stumble their way into some form of the success you've long since earned.

I have learned much from FirehouseZen for a long time now, and I just got schooled again. You owe an apology to no one, rather I ask you for to forgive me.

I'll be adding this to my growing list confession on Wednesday.

-Jeremy
At 5:15pm on September 21, 2009, Leo Cartwright said…
Hi there Mick; I’m Leo from Australia, Paramedic; Welcome to FFN hope U enjoy the site and gather many friends during your stay. If you read my profile and think that I am suited; please feel free to add me to your collection of FFN friends. If I have not added you as a friend, it’s because I have reached my Max and I am waiting for members to reply to me.
I also collect Patches and badges and would love to show one of yours in my collection. I am looking for Police, Medical, Ambulance, S&R; Dispatcher & Fire Service patches. If U are interested, or U know someone in these groups please contact me. My Email is lecar1@bigpond.net.au
If you fell like sending me one of your Service patch … don’t be shy….
My address is:-
Leo J. Cartwright
246 Kay Street
TRARALGON
VICTORIA 3844
AUSTRALIA

Cheers Leo
At 9:58pm on September 7, 2009, Javier Carrasco said…
congratulations very good job, gives me a healthy envy greetings from chile, www.sar-chile.org

contacto@sar-chile.org
At 2:38pm on August 20, 2009, kardous ali said…
Hello my nams is ali kardous 29yers
I have try to send you an email on the address you gave me but it does not want to go through. greetings from south morocco citiy massa
msn/ kasba.ali11@hotmail.com
At 2:07pm on July 28, 2009, Southern Chick said…
hey there! thanks for all your love and support! we wouldnt be able to do all this without yall! we love and miss you all so very much! take care!

Much Love,
Nickie
At 12:46pm on April 25, 2009, Bull said…
Hey chief Got a question for ya. Im the Captain in my little vol fire dept. we don't have a truck, we got an engine, air, and brush truck. But I'm a firm believer in that you don't need a truck to do truck work. Just the tools and training. I was wondering if you could tell me how to get the bible you were talking about your group cancel the engine? I didn' join because I don't have a truck and I believe that you need them both. You compliment each other on the job if done right. Thank you!! Bull
At 9:06pm on March 11, 2009, Doug Cope said…
Chief, I just read your paper, it's very well written. Thanks for sharing.
At 2:28pm on March 9, 2009, Mark Klaene said…
no, no, no, I did not read that in your comment . My statement was just a general statement about placing blame when such a horrific event happens. Seems like now days so many people , including our government and oversight agencies immediately look for blame. Sorry for making it sound like you were placing blame
At 10:32am on February 25, 2009, Charlotte Hughes said…

Mick. I am signing NUTCASE at Waldenbooks Sheltercove over lunch if you wanted to stop by, on Monday March 2nd

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Urban Search and Rescue
Another spot to talk and learn about US&R issues, especially those that involve local,regional and state assets. Likely to fill up with State Urban Search and Rescue Alliance people, but all are welcome to network together.
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Urban Search and Rescue
Another spot to talk and learn about US&R issues, especially those that involve local,regional and state assets. Likely to fill up with State Urban Search and Rescue Alliance people, but all are welcome to network together.
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Urban Search and Rescue
Another spot to talk and learn about US&R issues, especially those that involve local,regional and state assets. Likely to fill up with State Urban Search and Rescue Alliance people, but all are welcome to network together.
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Cancel The Engine
The ultimate group for Truck Company brothers: if you know LOVERS PLUS isn't a dirty movie, if your knuckles drag, or if you got leather boots because they gave you better footing on the rungs, this place is for you.
February 2
Charlie Full and Anthony carlisle joined Mick Mayers's group
Cancel The Engine
The ultimate group for Truck Company brothers: if you know LOVERS PLUS isn't a dirty movie, if your knuckles drag, or if you got leather boots because they gave you better footing on the rungs, this place is for you.
January 31
Charlie Full joined Mick Mayers's group
Urban Search and Rescue
Another spot to talk and learn about US&R issues, especially those that involve local,regional and state assets. Likely to fill up with State Urban Search and Rescue Alliance people, but all are welcome to network together.
January 31
ROBERT J VALUSEK SR. joined Mick Mayers's group
Urban Search and Rescue
Another spot to talk and learn about US&R issues, especially those that involve local,regional and state assets. Likely to fill up with State Urban Search and Rescue Alliance people, but all are welcome to network together.
January 29
John Dinnsen joined Mick Mayers's group
Cancel The Engine
The ultimate group for Truck Company brothers: if you know LOVERS PLUS isn't a dirty movie, if your knuckles drag, or if you got leather boots because they gave you better footing on the rungs, this place is for you.
January 27
 
 

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