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Michael Haefner
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Michael Haefner's Discussions
NFPA 1710 turnout times
Replied Dec. 8, 2008
First on scene
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeff Schwering Nov. 25, 2008.
Pumps. New Ideas?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Kirk Allen Dec. 5, 2008.
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Awesome group Idea. Awesome recipies, going to have to try some.
We spend a lot of time at the firehouse. We train there, we sleep there, and we eat there. Because of that, there are many incredible firehouse cooks out there. Share your recipes with us. This is also a place to discuss nutrition in the firehouse.
In these tough economic times we need to ensure we are getting the most bang for our taxpayers bucks. This group will cover the pros and cons of apparatus specs and purchasing and how departments got what they wanted or would have done differently.
Profile Information
- Residence.
- Fairbanks, Alaska
- Department:
- University Fire Department
- Title/rank:
- Firefighter/Medic
- Years of public service:
- 5
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Training, Motivation, Aditude, High turnover rate.
- Professional Qualifications:
- New York FF-I, CFR, EMT-B, Alaska FF I, FF II, EMT-I, EMT-II, EMT-IIIA.
- Topics you provide training for:
- Driver training and operations, EMS.
- Bio:
- My father has been a firefighter for 30 years, I joined as an explorer when I was fourteen and have been responding to calls with HHVFC in Clarence, NY ever since. I took as many classes as I could and as early as I could. I took my last high school exam and was on a plane for Fairbanks, AK within two hours. I have since been with UFD training and taking more courses. On shift, my assignment is usually Medic or Driver. I am also a full time college student with UAF.
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Comment Wall (20 comments)
- At 3:32pm on May 6, 2009,
Brandon Erbe said…
- Hey Michael, I'm not sure how much info your looking for but it's a 1994 e-one 95' tower. There is one almost identical to ours in the next town over. I have heard rumors that there aren't too many out there. We've been told to be careful with her cause it's getting harder to find parts. Good truck but a little slow moving the main. On another note how's things in Alaska? My brother just moved up there last week to be a chef at a resort near Denali. He said there was still 2' of snow! Let me know if you want any other specifics and I can get them for you. Stay safe, Erbe
- At 11:18am on January 23, 2009,
Ben Fleagle said… - No problem, even if its down the road a bit.
- At 11:10pm on December 25, 2008,
Joy Beth Moser said… - Merry Christmas yourself! Hope you have a wonderful New Year!
- At 8:06pm on December 12, 2008,
Ben Fleagle said…
- If we had white engines here, no one would EVER see us.
- At 2:20pm on December 12, 2008,
Ben Fleagle said…
- Laddie:
Its always great to be a Captain on a RED fire engine!!
- At 11:02pm on November 30, 2008,
Tiger Schmittendorf said… - Hey Mike -
Glad to see you're doing well. I'm sure you've had some interesting experiences in the great white north. Hopefully, we trained you right.
Take care. Keep in touch.
Stay safe. Train often.
- At 1:59am on November 28, 2008,
Joy Beth Moser said…
- You betcha darling! Hope you had a fabulous Thanksgiving...and I'll see you this weekend on a day with much more gravity. Take care!
- At 3:37am on November 23, 2008,
Brad Hoff said… - Great pictures! thanks for sharing them. I'm hoping to see some more from the H&H fire.
- At 12:58pm on November 22, 2008,
Tod Chambers said… - Mike we have strength when we are combined, with one holding the weight when the other is a little weak. We work together. You're a fine man and a tremendous asset to our department and I'm glad you're there.
- At 3:49am on November 22, 2008,
Ben Fleagle said…
- I'm still standin' Hef. I promised him I would take care of the boys. They can pry my University Badge off my cold, frozen body. Won't come off till the end.
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