The DOE Fire Safety Committee recognizes Mr. Cates’ direct and indirect actions towards the protection of life and property.
Office of Environment, Health, Safety & Security
May 7, 2015
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Mr. Michael Cates began his Department of Energy (DOE) career in 1993 as a Federal Contractor for the Idaho Operations Office (ID) – three years after earning a degree in Fire Safety and Technology from Oklahoma State University. Since then, Mr. Cates served as a fire protection engineer for various DOE-ID facilities and is presently the fire protection engineer for the Research & Education Complex located in Idaho Falls, ID. Despite over 22 years of active engagement in the DOE fire protection community; he is being awarded today for his actions that took place nearly 17 years ago.