Our Origins
When Sean joined the U.S. Navy, he became a Hull Maintenance Technician specializing in the welding of high pressure systems which also included training in the preheating of metals. Stationed aboard the repair ship, USS Yellowstone AD-41, he thrived in this environment and even discovered a passion for fighting fires. Once his tour in the U.S. Navy was over, he moved back to Missoula, MT and immediately dove into volunteering as a firefighter until he was hired by the Missoula City Fire Department.
In 1998, Sean took on the mantle of responsibility for the fleet of the MFD as their Master Mechanic and has been turning wrenches on emergency apparatus ever since. Of course, Sean's enthusiasm for his craft could only be contained for so long. Eventually he decided to share his expertise with rural departments during his off time.
In 2007, that spare time side interest became Fire Apparatus Repair, LLC. And, after retiring from MFD in 2014, FAR has become Sean's full-time passion.
In 1998, Sean took on the mantle of responsibility for the fleet of the MFD as their Master Mechanic and has been turning wrenches on emergency apparatus ever since. Of course, Sean's enthusiasm for his craft could only be contained for so long. Eventually he decided to share his expertise with rural departments during his off time.
In 2007, that spare time side interest became Fire Apparatus Repair, LLC. And, after retiring from MFD in 2014, FAR has become Sean's full-time passion.