About Us
About Us
ABOUT
Professional Fire Service Consulting, LLC was formed in 2018 by founders Kirk Wilkinson and Mike Vogt to meet the needs of fire service, safety professionals, local municipalities, and NGOs in the greater Bay Lakes region. Our goal is to meet your fire safety needs. Our expert and qualified staff are ready to help you improve your department or company.
Michael J. VogtSenior Consultant and Founder
Mike Vogt has over 20 years of experience in the fire service. During his career he has served as a firefighter, engine operator, company officer, fire marshal, and as a chief officer. Mike specializes in fire suppression, operational supervision, emergency communications, department administration, public and media relations, fire safety planning, fire inspections, site plan review, incident action review, promotional exam writing, and promotional interviewing.
Mike's Professional Credentials
State of Michigan Firefighter II
State of Michigan Fire Officer III
NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I, Fire Officer II, and Fire Officer III TtT Endorsement
NFFF and State of Michigan CTBS Instructor
State of Michigan Registered Building and Code Official in Fire Protection Systems
State of Michigan Licensed EMT-B
NFPA Fire Inspector II (ProBoard accredited)
NFPA Fire Plans Examiner (ProBoard accredited)
ICC Fire Inspector II
State of Michigan Certified Fire Inspector
National Association of Fire Investigators Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI)
ProBoard accredited origin and cause fire investigator (MSP Fire Investigation School)
International Association of Arson Investigators Fire Investigator Technician (IAAI-FIT®)
Graduate Eastern Michigan Fire Staff and Command School - Class 22-2020
Associate Degree in Applied Fire Science, Columbia Southern University
Bachelor Degree in Fire Administration and Fire Investigation, Summa Cum Laude, Columbia Southern University
Certified Fire Chief, State of Michigan
Kirk P. Wilkinson
Senior Consultant and Founder
Senior Consultant and Founder
Kirk Wilkinson has over 20 years of experience in the fire service. During his career he has served as a firefighter, engine operator, company officer, fire marshal, and as a chief officer. Kirk specializes in fire suppression, operational supervision, emergency communications, department administration, public and media relations, fire safety planning, fire inspections, site plan review, capital purchasing, federal and local grant writing, incident action review, promotional exam writing, and promotional interviewing.
Kirk's Professional Credentials
State of Michigan Firefighter II
State of Michigan Fire Officer III
State of Michigan Fire Service Instructor II
NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I and Fire Officer II TtT Endorsement
State of Michigan Registered Code Official in Fire Protection Systems
State of Michigan Licensed EMT-B
NFPA Fire Inspector II
NFPA Fire Plans Examiner
State of Michigan Certified Fire Inspector
Graduate Eastern Michigan Fire Staff and Command School - Class 17-2015
Associate Degree in Applied Fire Science, Columbia Southern University
Bachelor Degree in Fire Administration, Summa Cum Laude, Columbia Southern University
Master Degree in Emergency Services Management, Columbia Southern University
Master Degree in Organizational Leadership and Executive Fire Rescue, Waldorf University
Certified Fire Chief, State of Michigan
Credentialed Chief Fire Officer, Center for Public Safety Excellence
Staff Members
Nick Reitano, Senior Staff Instructor
Nick has over 15 years of experience in the fire service. During his career he has served as a firefighter, engine operator, company officer, and chief level officer. Currently he works full time with the City of Flint Fire Department as a Battalion Chief. Nick specializes in training and education to firefighters and fire officers.
Nick has over 15 years of experience in the fire service. During his career he has served as a firefighter, engine operator, company officer, and chief level officer. Currently he works full time with the City of Flint Fire Department as a Battalion Chief. Nick specializes in training and education to firefighters and fire officers.
Nick's Professional Credentials
State of Michigan Firefighter II
State of Michigan Fire Officer III
State of Michigan Fire Service Instructor I with NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I and Fire Officer II TtT Endorsement
State of Michigan Licensed EMT-B
ProBoard accredited origin and cause fire investigator (MSP Fire Investigation School)
Associate Degree in Fire Science, Delta College
Bachelor Degree in Fire Administration, Magna Cum Laude, Columbia Southern University
