Jay Michael

Male

Elkhart, IN

United States

Profile Information:

Lives in:
Elkhart, IN
Department:
Elkhart Fire Department
Title/rank:
Lieutenant/Instructor
Years of public service:
30
Agency structure:
Paid fire department
Top issues in your department:
Staffing, Training, Financial Difficulties, Radios and Moral
Professional Qualifications:
Fire Officer 3,
IFSAC Instructor II/III
Topics you provide training for:
Building Construction
Fire Behavior
Fire Ground Command
Large Water Delivery
Firefighter I/II
Areas of expertise:
I don't know as I am an expert as I still learn from every class I teach or take
Bio:
Lieutenant
I teach building construction and fire behavior classes along with fire ground command training. Large Water Delivery/Application Training.
I authored an article for Fire Engineering on Clandestine Drug Labs.
I was a certified paramedic for 20 years dropping this in 2003 but maintaining EMT certification
Married 28 years wife Pam, nurse. Two sons Craig, Greenville SC, sales. Jeff pro baseball player, in the city whose team pays him.

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  • Shane Heeter

    Things are going very well in Goshen. Yes, it is nice to see more lcoal people on here. Great resource for information and staying in contact with guys.

    Jun 8, 2008

  • TR Hagerty

    Brother Jay
    Great articl on clan labs. We have had some good fires caused by labs. We have a house fire last week that turned out to be a good size lab and they are still putting people in jail that have ties. I can get you more info and photos of one we have had if you need them. Again Great Articl TR

    Jun 22, 2008

  • Jim Mason

    Hey Jay
    I hope all is good with you.
    We have a new discussion on coordinating the fire attack on CSF (Common Sense Firefighting ) when you get a chance take a look at it from the chiefs perspective Delete Comment.

    Nov 12, 2008