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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

Mick Mayers

To The Easily Offended


In my blog at Firehouse Zen today: I mentioned a great homily by Father Chris where he spoke about getting the message out (you know, THE Message). I specifically discussed one of his points about how, when… Continue

Posted on April 4, 2009 at 4:09pm — 10 Comments

Mick Mayers

Constant Battle


From Firehouse Zen: I am never surprised by the willingness of firefighters to fight for what is right. I have officers that work with me as well as friends throughout emergency services who seem like they are… Continue

Posted on March 14, 2009 at 7:38am — 6 Comments

Profile Information

Hometown:
Montgomery County, PA
I Live: (City, State)
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Years in Fire/EMS:
28
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
Family; great-grandfather, grandfather, father, uncles, and my brother are/were all on the job.
Relationship Status:
Married
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Hilton Head Island, SC
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Rank/Role There:
Battalion Chief / Division Chief
Years With This 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:
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
Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
Author and Consultant
Personal Site/Profile:
http://www.firehousezen.com/
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
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
Creating a revolution in how we do things, while celebrating traditions.

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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 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
At 10:53pm on February 4, 2009, Peter Lupkowski said…
Eleanor Roosevelt: "Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people."
It took a few days, but she gets credit for the quote. Thanks for being a great mind.
At 9:17am on January 26, 2009, Shawn Davis said…
Hey Mick;

thanks for the input, I will put your thoughts in my pocket for continuous usse.

Shawn

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November 6
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November 4
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A forum to explore the fundamental questions about leadership: why talk about leadership, what is leadership, what is a leader, how are leaders developed, what turns understanding into action leadership, and how can leaders make a difference?
November 4
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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.
November 3
Stephen Taylor and Jimmy Pilkerton 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.
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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.
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