Bernard (Buddy) Santangelo

Experience

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  New York City Fire Department

  Nov 1977 - Dec 1986

  Firefighter

  NYC Firefighter started in 1977 to 1986, promoted to Fire Marshal. In 2002 Promoted to Supervising Fire Marshal.

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  Bureau of Fire Investigation, FDNY

  Jan 1986 - Mar 2011

  Retired Supervising Fire Marshal, Executive Officer Citywide South

  Investigated orgin and cause of Fires. Exective Officer of Citywide South from 2005 up to 2011.

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  Columbia Association, New York City Fire Department

  Jan 1987 - Dec 2009

  Past President (2006-09)

  Largest Association in the NYC Fire Department. Member since 1977, became a board member in apprx. 1986 as Sgt of Arms. Held various Board positions Brooklyn Trustee, Treasurer, Vice President and then President.

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  Sanford L Smith and Associates

  Jan 1993 - Jan 2019

  Director of Security

   Responsible for staffing, training, time keeping and deployment of personnel in conjunction with architectural design of event floor plan to secure entrances and exits. In accordance with management and facility contracts, manage shift supervisors and security personnel to ensure a safe and problem free environment for exhibitors and patrons during event.Maintain strong relationships with the facility management, construction crews, electricians, labor unions, and companies that provided services to exhibitors during the event. •Coordinate investigations with Federal, State and Local agencies and ensure compliance of Federal, State and Local code requirements. Show less

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  Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco and Firearms, Joint Arson Task Force

  Apr 1997 - Nov 2005

  Fire Marshal (Deputized U.S. Marshal)

  Investigate major Fires in NYC, Arson for Profits, for presentation in Federal and State Courts.