Background
Arata,, Michael Joseph was born on January 3, 1951 in Brooklyn. Son of Michael Joseph and Josephine (Cinquemani) Arata.
Arata,, Michael Joseph was born on January 3, 1951 in Brooklyn. Son of Michael Joseph and Josephine (Cinquemani) Arata.
AS, St. Pete Junior College, 1977. Bachelor in Public Administration, University South Florida, 1979. Master of Public Administration, University South Florida, 1982.
Firefighter Town of Wilton, Connecticut, 1971-1973. Patrolman New York Board Fire Underwriters, New York City, 1973. Firefighter Clearwater (Florida) Fire Department, 1973-1978, lieutenant, 1978-1983.
Fire chief, marshal Florida Power Corporation, Crystal River, 1983-1985. Safety and fire protection specialist Sacramento Municipal Utilities District Rancho Seco Nuclear Generating Station, Herald, California, 1985-1986. Developer, manager corporation fire protection program Sacramento Municipal Utilities District, 1986-1988.
Senior safety and fire protection engineer Ultramar Refinery, Wilmington, California, since 1988. Consultant Impact Forecast Associates, 1979-1983. Instructor Pinellas Fire Academy, 1978-1983, St. Pete Junior College, 1979, 81.
Chairman central region Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Team Task Force, 1985.
Chairman Clearwater Affirmative Action Committee, 1978-1981. Member study committee for incorporation of Elk Grove, California, 1986-1987. Leader Cub Scout Pack 179, Elk Grove.
Member International Society Fire Service Instructors, Society Fire Protection Engineers, American Society Safety Engineers, National Fire Protection Association, Pi Sigma Alpha.
Married Karla Renee Newkirk, June 19, 1977. Children: James Michael, Kristen Nicole.