PO Box 344
10 Hamar Circle
Kasaan, Alaska, USA 99950-0340
Cellular: (907) 254-2387
Email: kasaan@starband.net
Website: http://michaelsqueen.mystarband.net
Business website, after July 2005: http://www.warriorwaypress.org
Employment
1969 – Present: CQ Enterprises/Warrior Way Press, Anchorage and Kasaan, AK
Author and Publisher. Among many other projects and publications, I co-authored, w/ William D. Chadwick,
the Mass Casualty Response Plan for the Municipality of Anchorage, Office of Emergency Management.
5/2004-Present: State of Alaska Marine Highway System, Ketchikan, AK
Steward. Responsible to act at the direction of vessel Master and Chief Steward in activities pertinent to support and service of AMHS passengers and crew.
2/2003 - 8/2003 City of Kasaan, Kasaan, AK
City Administrator. Under the direction of the Mayor and City Council, responsible for the day to day fiscal and physical operations of the City of Kasaan; as well as tasked with securing additional grant monies as available.
6/2002 - 2/2003 City of Kasaan, Kasaan, AK
Maintenance Position/City Clerk. Responsible for general maintenance of City buildings, grounds and property.
Upgraded utilities in Fire Hall and City Garage. OIT Water Treatment facility training. Assumed City Clerk duties until a replacement was hired.
1980 - 1996 Municipality of Anchorage Fire Department, Anchorage, AK
Firefighter III/EMT-D/Hazardous Materials Technician and Instructor. Progressively responsible experience in fire line operations and emergency medical services, including acting in supervisory capacities as acting Fire Captain while on promotional eligibility lists.
In addition, a candidate on Fire Inspector promotional eligibility lists. I provided in-house desktop publishing and videographic services,
including technical training manuals, newsletters, annual reports, and capital improvement budget request publications
used by AFD Chief Officers to solicit successfully Capital Improvement funds from the Alaska State Legislature.
1978 - 1980 Independence Mine Lodge, Hatcher Pass, AK
Manager/Caretaker. My former wife and I were responsible for the operation and maintenance of remote lodge in the Talkeetna Mountains
prior to its purchase by the State of Alaska. Our operations included the management of bar, restaurant, hostel, and convention activities.
1976 - 1978 White Pine Ski Touring Company, Park City, UT
Nordic Ski Instructor and Alpine Touring Guide. Responsible for Nordic ski guiding and ski instruction,
as well as outdoor and winter survival training in the Wasatch National Forest/High Uintahs Primitive Area.
1974 - 1976 Crow Creek Nordic Coalition, Girdwood, AK
Owner. Founded, managed Nordic skiing, touring and wilderness guide operations.
1972 - 1974 Brigham Young University Nordic Ski Team, Provo, UT
Nordic Ski Team Coach. Coached and managed co-educational Nordic Team; including training, recruiting, travel, and publicity.
A feature of my tenure was that I was the nation's youngest (at 18 years of age) collegiate level Nordic coach.
Education
2002 University of Alaska, Anchorage, Anchorage, AK
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing & Literary Arts with emphasis in Poetry.
2000 Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR
Bachelor of Arts, Fire Services Administration. Minor in Humanities
1999 University of Alaska, Anchorage, Anchorage, AK
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Fire Service Administration
1976 University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Course of study in Creative Writing under Robert Mezey.
1972 - 1974 Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Coach, Nordic Ski Team. Course of study in Humanities.
1972 West Anchorage High School, Anchorage, AK
Graduate, cum laude
Patents and publications
2004 Inside Passages, Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council
2003 Prince of Wales Island Guide, Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce
Master of Fine Arts thesis, Starlight Fallen to Earth, copyright 2002, Library of Congress.
UAA Student Showcase Winner in English Literature, 2002- Toward a Methodology of Respect.
National Fire Academy Report, in collaboration with Chief Judith Kuleta (Girdwood Volunteer Fire Department) - The Hilton High Rise Fire
Municipality of Anchorage, Office of Emergency Management,
In collaboration with William D. Chadwick-
Municipality of Anchorage Mass Casualty Incident Response Plan
Anchorage Fire Department- Annual Report
AFD Emergency Services Network Videography:-Infection Control
AFD Capital Improvement Budget Request
Hazardous Materials Response Team Technician Training Manual
Hazardous Materials Operations Training Manual
Hazardous Materials First Responder Training Manual
First Responder Pre-Incident Survey: Whittier to Anchorage Defense Fuels Pipeline
Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, Vol. 40, No. 2, Winter 1995,
In collaboration with Dr. Dennis G. Fisher and Patricia J. Wilson-
"Sexual and Drug-Taking Experiences Reported by Runaway Youth"
Awards and certifications
2005
Junior Purser Training, Alaska Marine Highway System, State of Alaska
2004
Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT), State of Alaska
Emergency Medical Technician I (EMT 1), State of Alaska
Merchant Mariner’s Document, USCG
Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM), AK CHARR
Basic Safety Training, University of Alaska Southeast (UAS)
Crowd Management, Pacific Rim Inst. Of Safety and Management
Marine Evacuation Chute Training (MEC), AMHS
2003
Notary Public, State of Alaska
Surface Water Treatment Rules Training, USEPA and ADEC
Graduate, Village Management Institute, Sheldon Jackson College
Operator in Training (OIT), Water Treatment & Water Distribution, State of Alaska DNR
Graduate, Financial Management for Utilities, State of Alaska Dept. of Community and Economic Development
2002
Editor, Inklings Magazine
UAA Chapter Graduate Advisor, Golden Key International Honour Society
UAA Student Showcase Award of Excellence
2001
Co-editor, Inklings Magazine
UAA Chapter Graduate Advisor, Golden Key International Honour Society
2000
National Dean's List
Chair, UAA Club Council
UAA Chapter Graduate Advisor, Golden Key International Honour Society
UAA Student Showcase Award of Excellence
Co-editor, Inklings Magazine
1999
National Dean's List
Vice-Chair, UAA Club Council
UAA Chapter President, Golden Key National Honour Society
Representative, United Students of UAA
UAA Student Showcase Award of Excellence
Editorial Assistant, Inklings Magazine
1998
National Dean's List
University of Alaska Anchorage Chancellor's List
UAA Club Council Representative
UAA Chapter Service & Public Relations Chairs, Golden Key National Honor Society
1996
Member, Academy of American Poets
1995
AFD Unit Citation- Chlorine Gas Emergency Response
Radiological Emergency Management, Emergency Management Institute
1994
AFD Firefighter of the Month- January
National AIDS Hospice Training
Hazardous Materials Incident Management, Intl. Association of Firefighters/NIOSH
Emergency Preparedness, Emergency Management Institute
Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator- Fire, AFD/National Safety Council
Confined Space Training, AFD
1993
Initial Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents- Basic Concepts, AFD/National Fire Academy
Initial Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents- Concept Implementation, AFD/NFA
Instructor Trainer- Hazardous Materials First Responder, IAFF/NIOSH
CAMEO™4.0 (Computer Aided Mgt. of Emergency Operations) Training, AFD/AKDEC
1992
Instructor Trainer- HIV/AIDS Teen Rap, Natl. Institute of Drug Abuse/State of Alaska
Hazardous Materials Operations, Anchorage Fire Department
EMT-Defibrillator Technician-Automatic, State of AK/AFD
1991
Hazardous Materials First Responder, Intl. Association of Firefighters/NIOSH
HIV/AIDS Instructor, American Red Cross
HIV/AIDS Teen Rap Instructor, Natl. Institute of Drug Abuse/State of Alaska
1990
Emergency Medical Technician, US National Registry/State of Alaska
Hazardous Materials Technician, Anchorage Fire Department
Sexual Harassment Training, Municipality of Anchorage
1989
Emergency Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents, US Environmental Protection Agency
Firefighter III, Anchorage Fire Department
Graduate, Fire Service Administrator's Institute, WOSC/State of AK/AFD
1986
Hazardous Materials Training, Anchorage Fire Department
Preparing For Incident Command/Commanding the Initial Response- AFD/National Fire Academy
1984
Managing Fire Services Certificate, International City Management Association
1981
Firefighter II, Anchorage Fire Department
1980
Firefighter I, Anchorage Fire Department
Rural Firefighting Tactics, Intl. Society of Fire Service Training Instructors
1978
Class III Radio Broadcaster's license, FCC
1976
Circle A (Avalanche Rescue), US Forest Service
Ski Coaches Training Seminar, United States Ski Team
1973
First Place, ICSL Championship Nordic Ski Team Coach
Feature Editor, MONDAY MAGAZINE, Brigham Young University
1972
Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America
Nordic Ski Club of Anchorage Junior Champion
1970
Conservation Instructor Training, Philmont Scout Ranch, Boy Scouts of America
References
Wade Strahan, Battalion Chief, HazMat Team Leader, Anchorage Fire Department
4129 Charing Cross Circle Anchorage, AK 99504
Home Phone: 337-1135 Work Phone: 343-4292
William D. Chadwick, Chief, Girdwood Volunteer Fire Department
PO Box 669 Girdwood, AK 99587
Home Phone: 783-2332 Work Phone: 783-2511
Thomas Wells, Anchorage Fire Department Hazardous Materials Training Officer
1140 Airport Heights Road Anchorage, AK 99508
Work Phone: 343-4292