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COMMAND STAFF

COMMAND STAFF - This page was last updated on 08/12/10

Fire Chief

Dave Westrick

Dave Westrick
  • Fire Chief
  • Serving Since: May 6, 1988
  • Medical Level : Medical First Responder
  • Training : Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Fire Officer I, II, III, Hazardous Materials Operations, Medical First Responder, Confined Space Rescue Training, Ansul Fire School in Wisconsin, N.F.P.A. 921 Fire Investigation School, Arson Investigation I & II, AED, ICS, HAZWOPER ICS, Ice Rescue Tech., NFIRS, Boater Safety, ISI Viking Tech II, Natural Gas Awareness, Pyrotechnics Course,  NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800.
  • Dave also teaches incipient fire training for  Detroit Edison.

1st Assistant Chief

Mike Krul

 

Mike Krul
  • 1st Assistant Chief 
  • Serving Since: May 19, 1999
  • Medical Level : Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
  • Training : State and Nationally certified Firefighter I & Firefighter II, State Certified Fire Officer I & II, Incident Command System, USAF Fire Academy, USAF Advanced Rescue & Extrication , Aerospace Crash / Rescue Firefighting, Basic Wild land Firefighting, HAZMAT Operations, Confined space, Live Training Fires, Marine Safety Officer, Water Rescue, Motor Vehicle Accident Extrication, Emergency Response to terrorist incidents, EMS Instructor Coordinator, Rapid Intervention Team (RIT), N.F.P.A. 921 Fire Investigation School, Training Program design and Development, Train the Trainer, and  Instructional Methodology.
  • Mike is currently the Training Officer and in charge of Water Fire/rescue operations. He has been a Firefighter for over 22 years; in  the USAF as a Aerospace Firefighting Technician (Aircraft crash fire/rescue), as a Civilian for Selfridge Fire Crash/Rescue, and for Chesterfield Twp Fire Dept. He has held many Fire service positions over the years; Lieutenant, Sergeant, Training Officer, Engineer, Crew Chief, Advanced Rescue Team, Firefighter, Dispatch Supervisor and Dispatcher. He joined the department to protect property and prevent the loss of life, and because he likes being a Firefighter! Public service is in his blood, his Father, Brother, and Uncle are all in Law Enforcement or emergency services. 

2nd Assistant Chief

Eric Harrison

Eric Harrison
  • 2nd Assistant Chief
  • Serving Since: July 11, 1980
  • Medical Level : Medical First Responder
  • Training : Information available upon request

Captain

 

William Padgett

  • Captain
  • Serving Since: November 11, 2001
  • Medical Level : Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
  • Training : Firefighter I & II, Fire Officer I &  II,  Hazardous Materials Operations, N.F.P.A. 921 Fire Investigation School and several other schools and courses while enlisted in the U.S. Military.
  • Bill  wants to give something back to the community

LINE OFFICERS

LINE OFFICERS

1st Lieutenant

Scott Gee
  • First Lieutenant
  • Serving Since: March 26, 2001
  • Medical Level : Medical First Responder
  • Training : Firefighter I, Hazardous Material Awareness
  • Scott  joined to help the community and gain valuable experience.

2nd Lieutenant

 

Craig Melms
  • Second Lieutenant
  • Serving Since: March 30, 2001
  • Medical Level : Medical First Responder
  • Training : Firefighter I, Firefighter II, HAZ MAT Awareness, .HAZ MAT First Responder - Operations, N.F.P.A. 921 Fire Investigation School, Emergency Medical Technician  Fire Investigation Regional Seminar, Firefighter Physical Agility Course, Ice Rescue Technician, Outstanding Performance Award as a Fire Officer 2008, Level II Defensive Ambulance Driver Certification, Fundementals of Fire / Arson Investigation.
  • Craig  joined the department to do something positive and exciting while helping the community. He also enjoys working children in Fire Safety and prevention. Craig is proud of his community and being a Lieutenant with the St Clair Fire Department. He plans on being with the Fire Department for a very long time.

Sergeant

Louis Furlin

Louis Furlin
  • Sergeant
  • Serving Since: July 13, 2004
  • Medical Level : Medical First Responder
  • Training :  Firefighter I and II, Haz Mat Opereations Level
  • (additional training unavailable at this time)

Secretary / Treasurer

Mike Callahan

Michael Callahan
  • Secretary / Treasurer
  • Firefighter
  • Serving Since: April 26, 2005
  • Medical Level :  Currently working on EMT-B training
  • Training :  Firefighter I

 

FIREFIGHTERS

FIREFIGHTERS

David Carsley
  • Firefighter
  • Serving Since: November 3, 1995
  • Medical Level : Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
  • Training : Firefighter 1 & 2, Emergency Medical Technician, HAZMAT Operation Level, Incident Command System, Cold Water Rescue, advanced vehicle extrication, repelling, pediatric near drowning, Life Flight ride along / landing training.
  • Dave is currently working for A.I.M. plastics, is a St Clair County Marine Patrol Deputy, and works part time with Medstar Ambulance Service in Macomb County. Despite his schedule, Dave is proud of his commitment and of being Firefighter of the year in 2000.

James Brown
  • Firefighter
  • Serving Since: December 8, 2000
  • Medical Level : Medical First Responder
  • Training : Firefighter I, Hazardous Material Awareness

 

Mark Dodson
  • Firefighter
  • Serving Since: October 2, 2003
  • Medical Level :  unavailable
  • Training :  Unavailable

Antonio Pergitone
  • Firefighter
  • Serving Since: June 23, 2004
  • Medical Level : Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
  • Training :  Firefighter I & II, Hazardous Materials Awareness

David Waller
  • Firefighter
  • Serving Since: November 23, 2004
  • Medical Level :  Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, Soon to be enrolled in  EMT - Paramedic
  • Training :  Firefighter I, HazMat Awareness, CEVO class for Emergency Vehicle operation
  • Dave joined the department to help others in need. It has always been his dream to be able to be there for others as a Firefighter or as an EMT. Dave says it's awesome to be part of the St Clair Fire Department and he loves helping the people. Dave works full time as an EMT for an EMS company in Detroit. Dave would like to thank the Command Staff of  the St Clair Fire Department for making his dream come true and God bless my fellow firefighters.

 

Steve LaVigne
  • Firefighter
  • Serving Since: September 8, 2005
  • Medical Level :  EMT
  • Training :  Firefighter I

Shawn Lumley
  • Firefighter
  • Serving Since: May 23, 2006
  • Medical Level :  Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
  • Training :  Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Confined Space Rescue, Hazmat Operations, Hazmat Awareness, Macomb County Community College Fire Academy Graduate.

Ray Chamberlin
  • Firefighter
  • Serving Since: October 6, 2006
  • Medical Level :  MFR
  • Training :  Firefighter I

Nicholas Chavez
  • Firefighter
  • Serving Since: February 6, 2007
  • Medical Level :  EMT-B
  • Training :  Firefighter I & Firefighter II / Hazardous Materials Operations

Dan "Buzz" Easterling
  • Firefighter
  • Serving Since: September 17, 2007
  • Medical Level :  MFR
  • Training :  Firefighter I & Firefighter II / Hazardous Materials Operations

Steve Meier
  • Firefighter
  • Serving Since: September 23, 2007
  • Medical Level : EMT-B
  • Training : Firefighter I, Firefighter II,  EMT-B, Fire Fighter Academy IV Valedictorian, Hazmat First Responder Awareness, Hazmat First Responder Operations, Fire Investigation- Regional Seminar, Firefighter Physical Agility, Water Rescue Technician w/Boat Ops, Ice Rescue Technician, FEMA Courses; Guide to Disaster Assistance, Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies, Household Hazardous Materials, NIMS 100/200/700/800, FEMA Courses; Emergency Planning, Leadership & Influence, Effective Communications, Developing and Managing Volunteers, 2008  SCFD Outstanding Performance Award, 2008 SCFD Training Excellence Award, New Mexico Tech- Incident Response to Terrorist Bombing,  New Mexico Tech- Prevention and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents, FEMA WMD Standardized Awareness, US Department of Homeland Security- WMD Radiological/ Nuclear Awareness, US Department of Homeland Security- WMD, Radiological/Nuclear Hazardous Materials Technician, US Department of Energy -Modular Emergency Response Radiological Transportation Training, CEVO II- Defensive Ambulance Driver Certified, Fundamentals of Fire Investigation. St Clair County Community College Fire Academy Graduate.

Michael Payne

  • Firefighter

  • Serving Since: June 18, 2008

  • Medical Level : MFR

  • Training : Firefighter I and II, HAZMAT Operations, St Clair County Community College Fire Academy Graduate

Jared McClure

  • Firefighter

  • Serving Since: September 22, 2008

  • Medical Level : MFR

  • Training : Firefighter I and II, HAZMAT Operations, St Clair County Community College Fire Academy Graduate

Kellon Rickert

  • Firefighter

  • Serving Since: November 10, 2008

  • Medical Level : EMT

  • Training : Firefighter II, Hazardous Materials Operations Level, Macomb County Community College Fire Academy Graduate

Corey Matt

  • Firefighter (Probationary)

  • Member since :  December 4, 2008

  • Medical Level : Currently Enrolled in Medical Training

  • Training : Firefighter II, Hazardous Materials Operations Level, St Clair County Community College Fire Academy Graduate

David Brodacki

  • Firefighter

  • Serving Since: January 20, 2009

  • Medical Level : Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

  • Training : State Certified Firefighter I & Firefighter II, State Certified Fire Officer I II & III, Hazmat First Responder Awareness, Hazardous Material Operations, Incident Command Systems, Intro to Fire Inspection Principles & Practices, Fire Arson Investigations, Detection of Arson and Suspicious Fires, Fire Fighter Health and Safety, Fire Service Supervision of Personnel, Fire Service Supervision of Team, Leadership I, Leadership II, Leadership III, Managing Company Tactical Operations, Managing Company Tactical Tactics, Managing Company Tactical Decisions, Fire Fighter Safety and Survival, Building Construction Principals, Building Construction Noncombustible, Instructional Techniques for Company Officer, Records and Reports, SEMCO Natural Gas Awareness Training, DTE Incipient Fire & Emergency Training, Emergency Drivers Training thru SCCCC, Flight Care Landing Zone Certification, Boating Safety Certification, OSHA 30 National Certification

  •  Dave has currently returned to the St. Clair Fire Department after a 4 year sabbatical.  He has been a Firefighter for over 12 years total.  He was a Lieutenant on SCFD for two years and has joined us again as a “black hat” Firefighter.  He joined the department to help people, profess fire safety, protect property and prevent the loss of life, and because he likes being a Firefighter! Volunteerism is a life long commitment.

Steve Schulte

  • Firefighter

  • Serving Since: February 20, 2009

  • Medical Level : Medical First Responder

  • Training : Firefighter I, Hazardous Materials Awareness Level. Firefighter Schulte is a former St Clair Firefighter who has recently returned to the Fire Department.

Sherice LeTarte

  • Trainee (Probationary)

  • Member since :  April 18, 2009

  • Medical Level : EMT / Nurse

  • Training : Unavailable

 

Tom LeVey

  • Firefighter

  • Member since :  April 18, 2009

  • Medical Level : EMT

  • Training : Firefighter I and II, HAZMAT Operations

 

Steve Morris

  • Firefighter Probationary

  • Member since :  September 2, 2009

  • Medical Level : EMT

  • Training : Firefighter I and II, HAZMAT Operations, Fire Officer Training Courses

  • Steve Has transferred up from Algonac Fire Department and brings several years of experience and knowledge to our Fire Department.

 

Andrew Gizowski

  • Trainee (Probationary)

  • Member since :  January 4, 2010

  • Medical Level : Currently Enrolled in Medical Training

  • Training : Firefighter II - Graduate from St Clair County Fire Academy

Brandon Rhien

  • Firefighter (Probationary)

  • Member since :  January 4, 2010

  • Medical Level : Currently Enrolled in Medical Training

  • Training : Firefighter II - Graduate from Macomb County Fire Academy

Taylor Hines

  • Trainee (Probationary)

  • Member since :  February 3, 2010

  • Medical Level : Currently Enrolled in Medical Training

  • Training : Currently in Fire Training

David Carsley (Jr)

  • Trainee (Probationary)

  • Member since :  2010

  • Medical Level : Medical First Responder

  • Training : Currently in Fire Training

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ACTIVE RESERVES

ACTIVE RESERVES

Ray Skuta
  • Active Reserve
  • Member since : 
  • Medical Level :  unavailable
  • Training :  unavailable

 

Michael Griffor
  • Firefighter - Active Reserve
  • Member since :  September 6, 2002
  • Medical Level :  unavailable
  • Training :  unavailable

Niles Boulier
  • Firefighter - Active Reserve
  • Member since : September 27, 1997
  • Medical Level : Medical First Responder
  • Training : Firefighter 1, HazMat Awareness, Natural Gas Fire school, Carbon Monoxide assessment.
  • Niles joined the department because he wants to give back to the community in which he resides. He enjoys helping people and the activities of the department are directly related to that. Niles is currently employed by a gas company so his knowledge of carbon monoxide and natural gas are utilized by the SCFD.

Daniel Chitwood
  • Firefighter
  • Serving Since:  March 9, 1990
  • Medical Level : Medical First Responder
  • Training : Firefighter 1
  • Daniel  joined the department to help the people of the community.

Created JANUARY 21, 2001