Michael is the founder, CEO, and president of the organization. Michael works as a Paramedic with Galax/Grayson EMS where he serves as a Supervisor, Training Officer, and SERT Medic.

He has been in Emergency Services since 2006 where he has served his community as a Firefighter, EMT-B, EMT-E, EMT-I, Paramedic, & sworn Auxiliary Police Officer

Michael served in the United States Army Reserve for 12 years with the rank of Sergeant, as a 88M & Unit Medic.

Michael is a certified Mental Health Coach, Critical Incident Stress Management, & Mental Health Resilience Officer.

Michael's passion for mental health comes from his own exposures of trauma throughout his career, he founded and developed Sirens of The Shield to provided much needed support to First Responders.

Michael states " I refuse to lose any further brothers and sisters in service to such a preventable issue! It is time our voices are heard and echoes the attention of all to place First Responders first, after all the sacrifices the

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