"Hi Jon thank you for your friendship and brotherhood. I hope I will see once again some day soon stay safe mike
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Jon Branch left a comment for Michael Wilbur"LT thank you so much for the T-shirt! I want you to know that I wear it with much respect and pride. Hope to see you again sometime soon but until then take care and please say hello to the wife from us....Lt Jon Branch, Guam Fire Department"
Michael Wilbur left a comment for Steve Smith"Thank you for coming to class and for your kind comments"
Michael Wilbur left a comment for Jon Branch"Hi Jon Glad to hear from you hoping all is well in Guam
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Profile Information
- Lives in:
- 121 Whitlock Road, Otisville, New York 10963
- Department:
- F.D. N. Y.
- Title/rank:
- Lt
- Years of public service:
- 27 years
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Budget
- Professional Qualifications:
- SME Emergency Vehicle Operations, Apparatus Specifications and Aerial Ladder Training
- Topics you provide training for:
- Apparatus Specifications
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
Aerial Ladder and Tower Ladder Operations and Placement
- Areas of expertise:
- SME Emergency Vehicle Operations, Apparatus Specifications and Aerial Ladder Training
- Bio:
- BIO
MICHAEL WILBUR
121 WHITLOCK ROAD
OTISVILLE, NEW YORK 10963
845-386-5057
Mike Wilbur has been a volunteer firefighter for over 34 years and a career firefighter with the New York City Fire Department for 27 years. In the New York City Fire Department Mike was assigned to Ladder Company 56 for 15 years 8 as an apparatus operator and in 1995 was promoted to the rank of Lt. and is presently assigned to Ladder Company 27 in the Bronx. Lt. Wilbur also served on the FDNY apparatus purchasing committee, and has given state certification to the FDNY chauffeurs school.
Mike is also a contributing editor for Firehouse Magazine and Fire Apparatus Journal. He has also served on the IFSTA validation committees for the Apparatus Operator and Aerial Operator Manuals. Mike has served on the United States Fire Administration committee’s on Safe Operation of Fire Tankers and Emergency Vehicle Safety Initiative.
Lt. Wilbur is nationally recognized in Emergency Vehicle Operations, Apparatus Placement and Purchasing. For more information go to
- Web site:
- http://www.emergencyvehicleresponse.com
Comment Wall (33 comments)
- At 4:41am on January 28, 2012, Jon Branch said…
LT thank you so much for the T-shirt! I want you to know that I wear it with much respect and pride. Hope to see you again sometime soon but until then take care and please say hello to the wife from us....Lt Jon Branch, Guam Fire Department
- At 6:59am on March 10, 2011, Jon Branch said…
LT. Wilbur, my wife and I had a great time sharing dinner and conversation with you. We look forward to you and your wife returning to Guam. Next time we BBQ!!... Jon Branch GFD.
- At 10:53am on May 8, 2010,
Michael Bricault said… - Mike, I have a couple of training seminars coming up and am hopeful that you may be attending the same. One is Wichita in September which should be huge, the other two are still in the works for Idaho and Iowa.
- At 11:59pm on February 7, 2010,
Todd McKee said… - Hey MIKE! Thank you for your companionship at the Columbia airport today! It made the wait well worth it! Todd McKee HazMatohio
- At 12:13pm on September 25, 2009,
Jeff Schwering said… - Thanks Mike for your friendship, I always look forward to learning Brother!
Jeff
- At 10:06am on August 31, 2009,
Brian Meroney said… - Well I guess you have earned a Vacation...HAHA... I will be driving and Acting Up as Lieutenant most of the time.. Got a LOT of learning still to do.. I find myself now yelling at the Engine to get out of the way... Funny how things change..
- At 9:53am on August 31, 2009, Brian Meroney said…
- Howdy Mike from your Favorite Water Weasel from Texas.. Didn't see you this year at the Fire Rescue International.. Did I miss you or where you not able to come for another visit to Texas? Oh FYI: I have been moved to another Station where I now am on a Quint or Truck every shift. Learning Truck work is pretty COOL! Don't rub it in.. Guess I won't be a Water Weasel forever.. HAHA..
- At 2:31pm on March 16, 2009,
Don Huneke said…
- Lou thanks for the friend add. Love the articles and info you publish. Tell Marc Dore from 46 Eng I said hello
- At 7:25pm on January 2, 2009,
Walter D. Patterson said… - Hey Mike, I am looking forward to your presentation in Grove City on Jan 31st. Take care and Stay Safe!!
- At 5:38pm on November 19, 2008, Brian Meroney said…
- Thanks Mike. Be safe and leave the front of the building open so the guys on the Engine don't have to stretch an extra 50 feet of hose. Just kidding.
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