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
Michael J. Vogt, BS, CFI-II, CFPE, CFEI, IAAI-FIT, is a veteran fire service professional with over two decades of experience spanning fire investigation, inspection, suppression, and training. He holds licensure in Michigan as a Fire Protection System Inspector, Fire Protection System Plan Reviewer, Building Official, and Emergency Medical Technician. His inspection credentials are nationally certified through the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Code Council (ICC), with fire investigation certifications from both the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) and the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI).
Mike earned his bachelor’s degree in Fire Administration, concentrating in Fire Investigation, and graduated Summa Cum Laude. He is also an alumnus of the Eastern Michigan University Fire Staff and Command Executive Leadership Program.
He serves as a BLS CPR Instructor (American Heart Association) and a Stop the Bleed Instructor, and frequently develops and delivers training aligned with NFPA 921, NFPA 1033, and other nationally recognized standards. As a curriculum reviewer for Jones & Bartlett Learning—Public Safety Group, Mike brings a critical eye for educational excellence in public safety training.
He brings real-world experience from both municipal and regional emergency operations and has earned recognition for his leadership, instructional delivery, and commitment to advancing fire service standards and safety culture.
Kirk P. Wilkinson
Senior Consultant and Founder
Senior Consultant and Founder
Kirk P. Wilkinson, MS, CFI-II, CFPE, brings over 25 years of diverse experience in the fire service, excelling in roles ranging from firefighter and engine operator to fire marshal and chief officer. He is a trusted expert in fire suppression, operational supervision, emergency communications, department administration, and fire safety planning. Kirk’s specialties also include fire inspections, site plan review, public and media relations, capital purchasing, grant writing, incident action reviews, and developing promotional exams and interview processes.
Kirk’s impressive credentials include certifications as a State of Michigan Fire Officer III, Fire Service Instructor II, and Registered Code Official in Fire Protection Systems. He is also a State of Michigan Licensed EMT-B and holds advanced credentials as an NFPA Fire Inspector II and Fire Plans Examiner.
Educationally, Kirk has achieved an Associate Degree in Applied Fire Science and Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Fire Administration and Emergency Services Management, all from Columbia Southern University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He also earned a Master’s in Organizational Leadership and Executive Fire Rescue from Waldorf University.
A Certified Fire Chief and Credentialed Chief Fire Officer through the Center for Public Safety Excellence, Kirk is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University’s Fire Staff and Command School. His extensive knowledge and leadership make him a key asset to Professional Fire Service Consulting, LLC.
Staff Members
Nick Reitano, Senior Staff
Nick Reitano, BS, has over 20 years of dedicated experience in the fire service, serving in roles ranging from firefighter and engine operator to company officer and chief-level officer. Currently, Nick works full-time as a Battalion Chief within a metropolitan fire department in Michigan, where he brings his expertise in training and education to firefighters and fire officers alike.
Nick’s professional credentials include State of Michigan certifications as a Firefighter II, Fire Officer III, and Fire Service Instructor I, with endorsements in NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I and II Train-the-Trainer programs. He is also a licensed EMT-B and a ProBoard-accredited origin and cause fire investigator, having completed the Michigan State Police Fire Investigation School.
Nick holds an Associate Degree in Fire Science from Delta College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Administration from Columbia Southern University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. His commitment to firefighter education and professional development makes him an invaluable member of the Professional Fire Service Consulting, LLC team.
