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Michael Haefner
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- Fairbanks, Alaska
- United States
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- Photos (24)
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Michael Haefner's Groups
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Firehouse Kitchen
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Apparatus Specifications…
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Helping Our Own - Our Fa…
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Engine Company Operation…
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Arctic operations
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Michael Haefner's Discussions
First on scene
5 Replies
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeff Schwering Nov 25, 2008.
Pumps. New Ideas?
3 Replies
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kirk Allen Dec 4, 2008.
Haefalo
Latest Activity
Michael Haefner replied to Sean Gray's discussion "Attack from the Burned Side Can Save Lives""I remember reading this article a few months back and had a chance to expirament with this tactic (As well as the piercing nozzle). We arrived on scene of a 40 by 60 2 story, fire on the bravo side second floor deck, fire in the attic as well as…"
Michael Haefner replied to Jason Hoevelmann's discussion What's In Your Pockets?"One thing I have found particularly handy to carry is a dive knife (the one with the flat tip so you dont stab yourself). It has a serrated side and a straight blade side. Ive used it to cut the rubber in-between flat roofs, carpet (on walls during…"
Michael Haefner left a comment for John Power"That makes sence. Im glad it wasnt worn when that happened.
Thanks...mike"
Michael Haefner left a comment for Ben Fleagle"I swear im going to stop by one of these days. Maybe saturday."
Michael Haefner replied to Bryan Aube's discussion Lifting Morale"One thing you might want to look at also is where the paid guys came from. If you have 25 in a department, the 10 most active applied and 5 got the job, there will probably be some jealousy. Or if you department hired strictly outside personnel,…"
Profile Information
- Lives in:
- Fairbanks, Alaska
- Department:
- Steese Area Volunteer Fire Department
- Title/rank:
- Captain
- Years of public service:
- 7
- Agency structure:
- Combination fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Having very few drivers. A near total turnover in paid staff. Getting the firefighters who have been around a little while to pull shift or come down to the station to train.
- Professional Qualifications:
- New York FF-I, CFR, EMT-B, Alaska FF I, FF II, EMT-I, EMT-II, EMT-III. RIT, Haz-Mat Ops, MOI, Fire Instructor I. AAS Municipal Fire Control, University of Alaska Fairbanks.
- Topics you provide training for:
- Driver training and pump operations, EMS, extrication, fire rescue and suppression.
- Areas of expertise:
- I don’t have an area of expertise, but I do have some knowledge in a lot of areas.
- Bio:
- My father has been a firefighter for 30 years, I joined as an explorer when I was fourteen in January, 2004 and have been responding to calls with HHVFC in Clarence, NY until June 2007. 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 where I started with the University Fire Department. On shift at UFD, my assignment is usually Medic or Driver. While I worked at UFD, I attended classes until I earned an Associate’s Degree in Municipal fire Control. In January of 2009, I branched out a bit and joined the Ester Volunteer Fire Department. In October 2009, I left the University Fire Department to take a job at the Ester Volunteer Fire Department. In june 2011, I took a job at the Steese Area Volunteer Fire Department as a Captain and continue to volunteer at EVFD.
- Web site:
- http://www.esterfire.org/
Michael Haefner's Photos
Comment Wall (18 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 Cottle 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 Cottle 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 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.
- At 6:14pm on November 20, 2008, Joy Beth Cottle said…
- That's ok honey...I'll figure it out on my own. Will let you know if I need an insider though...Thanks!
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