America's firefighter here in Pike

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Capt. Brian Michel douses the interior of a building to make sure it does not re-ignite.

America's firefighter here in Pike

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, June 14. 2011

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Pike County volunteer firefighter Brian Michel was recently named the American Legion Firefighter of the Year for the entire United States and for the state of Georgia. He is captain of Station 3 in Lifsey Springs, serves full-time for Griffin Fire Rescue and recently earned his National Registered Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.

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#1 KI on 06/14/11 at 10:32 AM

Congrats !!

#2 Congratulations on 06/14/11 at 11:13 AM

What a Great Honor! Congratulations. MM

#3 Jimmy O'Bama on 06/14/11 at 11:17 AM

great firefighter, not only from our great state of georgia but from pikes own fire hero department. and thanks to another georgia grown hero by the name of jimmy carter that the funds for EMA were made available to make pike safer. some say we should thank obama because he is in office now but ol jimmy is the one that put the plan in action back in 1979.

#4 Darlene on 06/14/11 at 06:45 PM

Proud for you! And proud of you!

#5 concord smoke jumpa on 06/14/11 at 08:31 PM

Congrats! Capt. Brian Michel..a Pike Hero!

What?...what's that I hear??..It's Firebug seething. Come on Firebug, quit groaning and complaining about Capt. Brian. He deserves the honor. He is a hard worker and is very SMART. See, your antics didn't get recognized. Come on back with your not-so-witty-reply.

#6 denise long on 06/15/11 at 07:53 AM

Great job Brian!!! Your awesome and deserve to be honored each and everyday for all that you do!

#7 zim on 06/15/11 at 10:10 AM

fire is scary

#8 yes on 06/15/11 at 11:37 AM

That part about him going down into the well to get the cat gave me nightmares!

#9 Zippo on 06/15/11 at 12:48 PM

Not if you apply it to the right substance.

#10 Firebug on 06/16/11 at 07:40 PM

I have so many accolades behind my name that I need not worry about others getting some sunshine. I am elated that Brian got some well deserved recognition and tip my helmet to him.

#11 Jimmy Bass on 06/17/11 at 08:18 AM

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#12 concord smoke jumpa on 06/17/11 at 10:59 AM

Jimmy B, it is cheaper to have fireboys like Firebug who have aggrandized self-accolades instead of first rate credential toters like our real firefighter Capt. Brian. It is cheaper, but, not practical. We need MORE of the Brian Michel type experienced firefighter and less of the neer-do-well accolade type who are great at washing and waxing mobile assets.
You go, Cap'n!

#13 Question for FB on 06/18/11 at 11:14 PM

FB, your last name doesn't start with a "B" does it? I think we know eachother if so.

#14 Reader that wonders on 06/20/11 at 12:16 PM

Mr. Geiger & Company, why do you feel it necessary to arbitrarily exclude intelligent, informative, and educational postings? I agree with moderation prior to posting but, lately you all have become anti 1st amendment. Will you elaborate?

John Q. Public

#15 Standing Proud and Bold on 06/27/11 at 01:16 PM

Please stand behind me and we will have more heros in Pike county. Good Peoples Standing Proud and Bold can Solve all ours countyies probelums. Gets involvueds! I AM!

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