Our Origins
Our Logo
The name, Triple 1st Response and logo represent the three disciplines of military, law enforcement and fire-EMS services our founder devoted two-thirds of his life to. Cohortes Vigilum, (Latin: CŌ-horts Vig-ĕ-LŬM) (https://www.worldhistory.org/Vigiles/) is one in being, three in personality. The three personalities depicted are Belgian Malinois (Mal-in-Wa) representing military service, is on the viewer’s left. Closer examination reveals the shaded portion inside the ear is a pentagon. “Wrinkles” above and below one eye resemble the stripes of an Army Sergeant First Class (E-7) or a Master Sergeant (E-8) if the bottom eye lid is included.
The middle dog, long-associated mascot of the fire service, is a Dalmatian. Dalmatians are known for their white body with randomly placed and shaped black spots. Our Dalmatian has not so randomly placed and shaped spots around the eye which resemble a Maltese Cross. The Maltese Cross has been used as a firefighters badge for many decades.
The final personality, law enforcement, is demonstrated through the Rottweiler. The Rottweiler’s ear is in the shape of a US Army Criminal Investigation Division, a.k.a. CID, Special Agent’s gold badge. The gold badge has long been the coveted badge carried by Detectives, Inspectors, and Investigators. Further, the initials, CID are a recognized organization within many American police departments.
Cohortes Vigilum (CV) appears to be on high alert having detected a nearby perceived threat. CV displays a menacing grimace to give fair warning to any who mean harm. CV, a defender, is in a protective posture. However, is prepared and capable to quickly transition to an offensive posture if attack is eminent.
[Banner Photo taken circa 2021 at Naval Base Guantanamo Bay Cuba with members of the GTMO FD.]
Our Flag
We use a three-color THIN LINE flag to further represent the history of our founders’ career disciplines: Green for military, Red for fire service and Blue for law enforcement.
Our Founder, Company & Name
TRIPLE 1ST RESPONSE
Our founder, Michael “Mike” Bolles is an 11th generation American dating back to Joseph Bolles of Wells Maine, circa1640.
He’s a retired US Army Soldier, professional firefighter-paramedic, federal law enforcement agent and now, creator of Triple1stResponse.com.
He enlisted in the US Army Military Police Corps from September 1978 until September 1984. Michael re-enlisted January 2007 in the NY Army National Guard as an MP. In October 2009 he transferred to the US Army Reserve Criminal Investigation Division and graduated from the Special Agent course at Ft. Leonard Wood MO the following August. Having completed 22 years (11 active duty, 11 ARNG & USAR) of active federal service, he was placed on the US Army Retired Reserve list January 2023.
Michael was employed by the City of Binghamton NY for 22-years as a firefighter-paramedic and hazardous material spill response specialist. He retired July 2015 while serving on military active duty.
His passion for the disciplines of military, law enforcement and the fire, services which led him to adopt the name, Triple 1st Response.
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Still Serving
Michael is a lifetime member of the: American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Non-Commissioned Officers Association, Military Police Regimental Association, Disabled American Vets, and the NRA.
He’s a recurring annual member of: The Retired Professional Firefighters Cancer Fund, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, NYS Fraternal Order of Police, NY Police and Fire Retiree Association, Broome County Sportsmen’s Association, Greene NY Rod & Gun Club, National Association for Gun Rights, and the New York State Firearms Association.
Michael is a volunteer with the Broome County Veterans Memorial Association (BCVMA). Currently comprised of close to 20 Veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines, the BCVMA conducts military honors at the funerals and memorial services of military veterans.
[Photo circa 2022: Transregional Criminal Investigation Unit aka TCIU, US Army Criminal Investigation Division, Ft. Belvoir VA upon induction in the Military Police Regimental Association, Order of the Marechaussee.]
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