Michael "Mick" Mayers

60, Male

Hilton Head Island, SC

United States Minor Outlying Islands

Profile Information:

Lives in:
Hilton Head Island, SC
Department:
Hilton Head Island Fire & Rescue
Title/rank:
Battalion Chief
Years of public service:
28
Agency structure:
Paid fire department
Top issues in your department:
Rapidly replacing personnel who are retiring
Creating traditions in a young department
Returning our department to our previously excellent reputation
Facilitating change for growth and increased customer service
Professional Qualifications:
Fire Science Degree - Savannah Technical College
NFA Executive Fire Officer
NPQ and IFSAC Fire Officer, Instructor, HAZMAT Tech, Ladder Driver/Operator, Firefighter certifications, National Registry Paramedic
Topics you provide training for:
Incident Command, Fire and Emergency Service Management and Leadership, Heavy/Technical Rescue
Areas of expertise:
Incident Command, Emergency Services Management, and organizational development for special teams, especially in regard to issues of strategic planning, implementation, budgeting, political action, and intragovernmental relations.
Bio:
Deputy Director, South Carolina US&R Task Force One
Vice-Chairman, State Urban Search and Rescue Alliance (SUSAR)
Chairman, NFPA 1006- Pro Quals for Rescue Technicians
Emergency service instructor, author, and consultant
Web site:
http://www.firehousezen.com

Comment Wall:

  • Mike Walker

    Hey yo Mickey!

    Nice Pic man. Hope florida was a good trip.

    Apr 5, 2008

  • Tiger Schmittendorf

    Imagine that.

    Read your blog. Definitely a different world here. None of the nonsense of the other place so far - but they both have value.

    It's pretty neat to be able to connect with some of the biggest names in the fire service - like yours.

    Apr 5, 2008

  • Jason Walters

    Yes, It looks like a good site. Just got back from the Command Staff Meeting and Loggie day in Cola.

    Apr 7, 2008

  • Michael Carpenter

    Mick.
    I might be a crazy, but schappy in a speedo, will make me want to sleep with those snakes.
    I have a DHL office next to mine, they might get the snake to you faster than the men in brown

    Apr 8, 2008

  • Scott Richardson

    Hey Chief,

    Thanks for the reply on the Building a Team discussion! Celebrating successes is often overlooked because we are all so damn driven! Step back, take a breath and then charge on!

    Thanks again!
    Scott

    Apr 10, 2008