Captain R.J.Haig retired from the Detroit Fire Department in 1992. He had 30 years of distinguished service as a Firefighter. He was educated at Henry Ford Community College and Wayne State University. He has degrees in Management and Fire Science. He was active with the Detroit Fire Fighters Association, Local 344 and worked as the 7th Battalion Director, Editor of the Firefighters Magazine, Vice President and President with that union. He was honored as Firefighter of the Year in the 7th Battalion and has survived many harrowing fires including the 1967 civil disturbance and numerous Devil’s Night fires. It has been the purpose of his life to promote the Fire Service and urges young people to consider a career in this adventurous occupation. Nothing tops going off duty in the morning knowing you helped save a life. It is the ultimate high.