James M. Armstrong (Mike)

Armstrong Home Address: 7924 Lanasey Drive
Roanoke, VA 24019
Cell Phone: 540-537-1569
E-Mail: armstrong40@cox.net

Mike Armstrong began his fire service adventure in 1980 with the Vinton Volunteer Fire Department while still in high school. After graduating high school Mike served on active duty with the United States Army as an Infantry squad leader. Upon receiving his honorable discharge, Mike re-joined the Vinton Volunteer Fire Department  and began working towards certification as a firefighter.

Mike was hired by the City of Roanoke Fire Department in 1988 and was married in February 1989.  He is currently serving as an Operations Captain with the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department. Mike and Debra have one daughter, Amanda. They share their home with two dogs and a cat. In his free time, Mike enjoys riding his Harley Davidson Road King.

Mike has served as President of the Virginia Society of Fire Service Instructors from 2006-2008. He currently teaches National Fire Academy Leadership classes, NFPA Fire Officer and Fire Instructor classes as an Adjunct Fire Instructor for the Department of Fire Programs. He also is an assistant professor teaching fire science courses at Virginia Western Community College.

Mike has received NFPA certification as a Fire Instructor 3 and Fire Officer 4. He is a current student in the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program. He has received the Chief Fire Officers Designation twice beginning July 2005 and was recently re-designated July 2008.

Mike holds an Associate’s degree in Fire Science Technology, a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Administration, a Master’s degree in Human Environmental Sciences, and is currently pursuing a doctorate degree in Organizational Leadership at NOVA Southeastern University through the Roanoke Higher Education center. He is writing his dissertation on fire service succession planning.

 

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