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Michael Lee

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Michael Lee has 25 years experience in pre-hospital paramedic experience and more than 20 years experience in the fire service. He started as a firefighter/paramedic and worked up through the ranks, including training officer, to his current position as battalion chief with the Mountain View Fire Protection District in Colorado. Lee has a master’s degree in emergency services management and a bachelor’s degree in fire science from Columbia Southern University. Connect with Lee on LinkedIn.

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