David Bickford became a member of the Bangor Fire Department on April 15, 1974. He has been a member of the IAFF since May 11, 1974. He was promoted to Lieutenant on January 31.1989 and has retired after 34 years in the fire service. David has served in various positions in his Local. He served on the Executive Board from 1979 to 1981; as Treasurer from 1981 to 1983; as Vice President from 1984 to 1985 and as President from 1986 to 1989 and again from 1991 to 2004. David has also served as the Secretary/Treasurer of the PFFM from 1993 to present. He is married to the worlds most understanding and patient wife, Ruby, who knows about negotiations, By-laws, taxes, tactics and other Union intricacies as much as David does. When not doing union activities, David and Ruby can be found relaxing around Penobscot Bay on "Fire Escape" or up in the "County" sledding.

Term Expires: January 2011

Michael is a retired Federal Firefighter and EMT from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and served ten [10] years as the IAFF's 16th District Vice-President representing the interests of the IAFF's Federal Firefighters. In September 2000 General President Harold A. Schaitberger appointed Michael to server as his Chief of Staff in Washington, DC. In that capacity, Michael assisted our General President in implementing his vision of the IAFF and administered the day-to-day operations of the IAFF. In May 2007 Michael decided to return to Maine to focus on his family and retired as IAFF Chief of Staff. In June 2007, General President Schaitberger appointed Michael to serve as the National Coordinator for the International Association of Fire Fighters Motorcycle Group. In October 2007 Michael was elected by acclamation to serve as the PFFM's 1st District Vice-President.

Term Expires: January 2012

Mike joined the South Portland Fire Department as a career firefighter in 1984 and progressed through the EMS system to the level of Critical Care and is currently licenced at the basic level. He was promoted to Lieutenant on January 1, 2004, and to Captain on May 15, 2009; he is currently stationed at Cash Corner, Engine 5 on Platoon 3. Mike has been active in the union since his induction and has served on many committees including 5 years as Local 1476 Secretary/Treasurer and 6 years as the Local’s President. He is currently the President of the Command Unit. He has been active within the PFFM since 1998. Mike resides in the City of South Portland with his wife Zsuzsa. They have been married for over 25 years and have two children, Michael and Christina.

Term Expires: January 2011

Michael Scott joined the Auburn Fire Department in 1996. He is currently a Lieutenant/EMT assigned to Tower 1 on “B” Platoon.

Mike has served his union, IAFF Local 797, for the last nine years either as President or Vice-President. He currently is the President of his local. He has been the Professional Firefighters of Maine’s 3^rd District Vice President since 2006

Mike and his wife, Tammy, have been married for 12 years and live in Auburn. They have two wonderful daughters, Mikaela age 7 and Madisyn age 3.

Term Expires: January 2012

Ronald Green Jr. has been a Fire Fighter/EMT with the City of Bangor Fire Dept. since 1990 and is currently assigned to Engine 1 at Central (A crew).

Ronnie has been active in his union most of his career, serving on numerous committees as well as Executive Board Chairman, Grievance Chairman, Treasurer, and is a past President of Local #772 and a Vice President of the Professional Fire Fighters of Maine.

Troy became a member of the Bangor Fire Department in 1987. He is currently a Lieutenant (A Crew) on Engine 6 (Griffin Road). He is a Paramedic, as well. Troy teaches Fire Servce classes, EMS classes as well as vehicle extrication in his off-duty time.

For fun, Troy is the Team Captain of the Third Watch Hockey Team in Bangor and umpires baseball at all levels (Little League to college). Troy also maintains many web sites for different organizations. To see more of them, go to www.webdude.homestead.com.

Troy Lives in Hermon with his wife Linda.