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Mike Smith

U.S.

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Expertise

Questions relating to Firefighter 1, 2, Haz Mat Awareness, Operations, Tech, Instructor 1, Instructor 2, Instructional Methodology, Tech Rescue 1-2, Industrial Fire, Law Enforcement.

Experience in the area

28 Years Public Safety. Asst Director Fire Academy (Retired)

Organizations

AASE,UPOA,EPA,

Education/Credentials

AAS Public Safety, EPA Intrum Instructor, ASSE,

Awards and Honors

Several

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

If you get some courses under your belt you are much less likley to become injured in this field.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Some departments do not require school. Some require a BA. My opinion is that all firefighters really need training and coursework.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Andrew	11/03/09	10	10	7	10	Mike, Thanks for the suggestion, it sounds .....
Jeff	07/15/09	10	10	10	10	Mike, Thanks for your helpful knowledge. I'll .....
Mohamed	03/05/09	10	10	10	10
Brad	12/17/08	10	10	10	10	Thanks for the reassurance about that, Mike .....
Brad	12/14/08	10	10	10	10	Thanks very much for your advice, Mike .....

Recent Answers from Mike Smith

2009-10-28 HazMat Tech:

Hi Andrew, Please look at your haz-mat work within DOD first. I have not found anyone who makes the money a haz mat tech makes. I am thinking about Hill Air Force Base where I trained some of the techs

2009-09-03 Background:

Hi Steven, You do have a problem. It is not because of your work ethic or training, it will be because you are un-insurable. Look to your drivers license division and find out how long this thing will

2009-07-28 Becoming a Fire Fighter:

Hi Brent, I think I just answered your other question but here goes. To be a local firefighter in your area go to the nearest fire station and ask how to get on there department. While you are there ask

2009-07-13 disability:

Hi Jeff, Liability reasons will be a huge issue for you, I'm sorry. I thought I answered this once but maybe I forgot to send it. Volunteer departments normally do not investigate health problems because

2009-05-01 Help to become a fire fighter:

Hi Donna, I am only aware of 5-6 departments in the country who have height and weight policies. As long as you can preform at the same level as the other firefighters you should be fine. Several departments

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