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Mike Swartzer
- Male
- Buffalo, MN
- United States
Mike Swartzer's Groups
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COMPANY DRILLS
574 members
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Fireground Strategies
214 members
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Hybrids and Alternative …
63 members
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FireFighterClose Calls
251 members
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Tactical Building Blocks…
456 members
Mike Swartzer's Page
Latest Activity
Mike Swartzer joined Scott Thompson's group
COMPANY DRILLS
A resource for Company Officers to assist with the delivery of company level training.See More
Mike Swartzer joined Anthony Avillo's group
Fireground Strategies
A site where strategies and tactics as well as case studies and lessons learned can be shared and dicussed
Mike Swartzer replied to John Salka's discussion Where is Leadership learned in the fire service? in the group Fire Service Leadership"Todd
I also hit this same roadblock that you have mentioned. That can all change with you!
We had no formal traing for entry level Officers when I became an Lt a few years ago. I went up my chain in command looking for those answers. After hitting…"
"hi mike
take advantage of this great asirte
tell others
be safe
aa"
Mike Swartzer left a comment for Tim Zehnder"Thank you
Also thank you for a good Fire School down in Mankato.. classes were great again"
Mike Swartzer joined Jason Emery's group
Hybrids and Alternative Fuel Vehicles
This group is designed to focus on the increased presence of Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicles on the road today. Most importantly, we can use it to clear up any myths and exchange information on response policies and procedures.See More
Mike Swartzer joined Billy Goldfeder's group
FireFighterClose Calls
Fires & runs with a "Close Call" where we coulda, shoulda, woulda-or, it was simply not avoidable. Short and sweet: what happened, what we learned, would do different...or...sometimes this sh!t just happens. A place to pass it on for others to learn.See More
Mike Swartzer joined Frank Ricci's group
Tactical Building Blocks & Air Management
This group will focus on aggressive interior firefighting. We will address tactics that increase your chance of not getting jammed up and cover what actions to undertake if you do.We will cover some big issues as well as small tactical tips.See More
Mike Swartzer joined Stephen Mickiewicz's groupPersonnel Escape Systems
Open to discuss the pro's and con's of systems, and the question of should every firefighter have one, and all training aspects.
Mike Swartzer joined John Salka's group
Fire Service Leadership
No matter what type of tactics or operations your department provides, the quality and efficiency are dramatically affected by the leadership skills of your officers. Leadership is the most important element of everything we do!
Mike Swartzer joined Anthony Avillo's group
Fireground Strategies -- Test Prep -- Multiple Choice Scenarios
For those members preparing for a promotional exam or who just want to challenge their decision-making skills. Scenarios will be posted. Answers will be provided a few days later. Discussion or arguements can follow.See More
Profile Information
- Department:
- Buffalo Fire Department
- Title/rank:
- Captain
- Years of public service:
- 12
- Agency structure:
- Volunteer fire department
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Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 11:29am on March 28, 2009,
Anthony Avillo said…
- hi mike
take advantage of this great asirte
tell others
be safe
aa
- At 3:07pm on March 25, 2009,
Tim Zehnder said… - Welcome You will enjoy the site
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