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Instructor
Magda International
Whitmore Lake, Michigan, United States
Mr. Michael J. Magda started his career in aviation in 1989 as an Airframe and Power-plant mechanic working on McDonnell Douglas DC-8’s, Boeing 707’s, 727’s, 747’s and Lockheed L-1011’s, along with many other aircraft. After several companies’ closures due to hard times in aviation, decided to change careers and became a career firefighter/Paramedic/Hazardous Materials Specialist for Livonia Fire & Rescue.
Mr. Magda has advanced through the ranks to the position of Battalion Chief, and Hazardous Material Officer for the department and Team Leader, for Western Wayne County Hazardous Materials Response Team.
Accomplishment he has achieved over 30 years.
• Proven Township Trustee for Northfield Township, Michigan.
• Hazmat Sector Chief for Michigan Task Force One (MI-TF1)
• Recognized Private Pilot and aircraft owner
• Author and creator of Small Unmanned Aerial System Policy and Procedures program for Livonia Fire & Rescue, Western Wayne County HMRT, Michigan Task Force One (MI-TF1) and Western Wayne Tech Rescue.
• Author, creator of Hazardous Materials Team Typing for Michigan Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS)
• Author of Hazardous Materials Response Team Field Operations Guide (FOG)
• Stone Garden regional exercise creator with over 800 participants from 26 organizations
• Proven grant writer, securing $7.1 million dollars for Western Wayne County HMRT
• Renowned Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
• Recognized Remote Pilot
• Fly’s rescue animals for Pilots for Paws
• Young Eagle pilot and mentor
• Member of Experimental Aircraft Association and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Chief Magda holds degrees and certifications from Wayne County Community College, Macomb County Community College, Schoolcraft Community College, Eastern Michigan University, Michigan State Police, Department of Energy, Center for Domestic Preparedness, FEMA, and the FAA as a Private Pilot, sUAS Remote Operator and A & P Mechanic.