Experience

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  Village of hempstead volunteer fire department

  Jan 1988 - Jan 2009

  Fire department chief

  Hempstead is one of the busiest fire departments in Nassau County on Long Island, responding to over 1000 emergency alarms a year.Established over 175 years ago, the department provides 24 hour fire and medical response for the 50,000+ residents and property of the Incorporated Village of Hempstead located in the state of New York. The department consists of 5 Engine Companies, 3 Hose Companies, 2 Truck Companies, a rescue squad, and a fire police squad that respond out of 6 fire stations. The fire department’s membership, which is over 200 personnel, consists of firefighters and fire-medics. My 21 year tenure at Hempstead certainly provided an invaluable experience and shifts filled with numerous opportunities for training from a front line firefighter to my last role of Chief. My accolades during this exciting time of my career include the following:►Promoted from Firefighter → Captain → Assistant Chief → Chief ►Managed $2M budget and led department of 230 fire fighters, 6 buildings, and 25 pieces of apparatus.►Oversaw Training, Finance, LOSAP Pension, Uniforms, Apparatus and Maintenance, Ordering, and Social committees Show less

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  Garden city fire department

  Feb 1995 - May 2015

  Lieutenant - firefighter

  During my 20 year tenure in Garden City, I am pleased to note the following accolades:♦ Promoted from Firefighter → Lieutenant.♦ Prepared and managed $6M budget.♦ Led technology conversions for data management on reporting system modules including response times, equipment, maintenance, building inspections, staff attendance, and payroll.♦ Provide commercial/residential inspections and fire safety control for heightened security buildings including federal and state courthouses.♦ Provide countless training sessions to probationary firefighters. Show less

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  Nassau county fire service academy

  Jan 2003 - now

  Second deputy chief instructor

  Nassau County Fire Service Academy provides certification and training to all firefighters servicing the 71 regions in Nassau County. In my role as Second Deputy Chief Instructor, I teach and mentor hundreds of probationary fire fighters on a regular basis using the following curriculums:Principles of Instruction ~ Essentials of Firefighting ~ Primary Firefighting Apparatus Operator Aerial Device ~ Carbon Monoxide Response & Air MonitoringConfined Space Awareness ~ Department Operations ~ Extinguishers ~ Fire Behavior Lab ~ Firefighter Survival ~ Flammable Liquids ~ Forcible Entry ~ Haz-Mat Annual Refresher ~ Haz-Mat First Responder Operations ~ Basic Shipboard Firefighting ~ Below Grade Fires ~Live Burn Training ~ Vehicle Fires Show less

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  West sayville volunteer fire department

  Jun 2010 - now

  Volunteer firefighter - commissioner & ex-captain

  I joined the West Sayville Volunteer Fire Department as a firefighter after our family moved to Suffolk County on Long Island in 2010. In addition to responding to the daily responsibilities of community crisis calls, I have enjoyed many accolades including the annual Chief designation of Training Officer from 2011 – 2013.In my role of Training Officer, I conduct mandatory annual OSHA refresher training for the entire department, provide the probationary firefighters with much of their basic training, and lead other trainings for senior firefighters on an as needed basis. Show less

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  Nassau community college

  Jan 2014 - now

  Fire science adjunct professor

  NCCC offers a Fire Science Program that leads to an Associate in Science Degree. Students develop a strong foundation in the liberal arts while gaining specific knowledge in fire science. With this combination of liberal arts and fire science education students are prepared for employment and to transfer to a four-year program.In my role as an Adjunct Professor, I have enjoyed instructing over 300 students in two fire science classes: Introduction to Fire Behavior and Fire Safety and Tactics. The opportunity provides outstanding experience in leading students in their quest for a firefighter career along with writing and developing an engaging curriculum. Show less

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  Croker fire drill corporation

  Apr 2015 - Jan 2021

  Fire and life safety
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  Smithtown fire district

  Jan 2021 - now

  District manager