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Danny Sheridan's Discussions
Getting the First Line in Operation
Started Oct. 7, 2008
How well do you work with PD in your department
Replied Sep. 27, 2008
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I beleive we are talking about apples and oranges in this case. That may be true about stretching above in some other types of buildings ie. private dwellings or wood frames, but in fireproof buildings that is not the case. We always preach that y...
Profile Information
- Residence.
- Mahopac NY
- Department:
- FDNY
- Title/rank:
- Battalion Chief
- Years of public service:
- 23
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- High turnover in past 6 years. Lightweight construction, Wind Driven fires in Fireproof Multiple Dwellings.
- Professional Qualifications:
- National Instructor Level 2, Local Instructor Rockland Fire Academy, founder Mutual Aid Americas.
- Topics you provide training for:
- Forcible entry, engine operations, portable ladders, SCBA, Fighting fires in Fireproof MD's
- Areas of expertise:
- Engine operations, Forcible entry, Fireproof MD's, Standpipe Operations, SCBA emergencies
- Bio:
- 47 years old, Married 20 years, 3 children. Live in Mahopac, NY. 22 years in FDNY, worked in Ladder 17, Squad 41 as FF, Lt in Engine 58, Captain Engine 46. . Founded Mutual Aid Americas, provides training and equipment to FD's in Latin America. Work part time as an instructor at Rockland Fire Academy.
- Web site:
- http://www.mutualaidamericas.org
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Comment Wall (34 comments)
- At 8:32pm on November 21, 2009,
francisco valdiviezo f. said…
- dear danny, saludos desde ecuador, machala, que paso que no viniste,.cuidate millon
- At 9:13am on July 5, 2009,
Raúl de la Jara M. said…
- Hi Dan, Congratulations for the TVShow.
I regret what happened in Santiago.
- At 2:10am on February 17, 2009,
Mark Lafountain said…
- Chief Sheridan,
Congratulations on your ascent to BC!!! That is great to hear! Glad to see you are doing well!
- At 4:09pm on February 13, 2009,
Bobby Halton said…
- Hey Chief Sheridan you need to change your page to reflect that you're now a Battalion chief in the FDNY congratulations, more importantly your still a fantastic friend and a great firefighter
- At 7:47pm on December 2, 2008,
Frank Ricci said… - We could use your input in our group we have the most members. Tactical Building Blocks & Air Management
This group will focus on aggressive interior firefighting. We will address tactics that increase your chance of not getting jammed up and cover what actions to undertake if you do.We will cover some big issues as well as small tactical tips.
- At 8:47am on November 21, 2008,
Phil LaCombe said… - Congrat's on your promotion to BC..
- At 2:29pm on October 22, 2008,
Art Zern said… - Danny,
Was in NY last week in the L-480 class with your IMT members at Fort Totten. I thought you might be in the class, no such luck. Had a great week with your team and sorry I didn't get a chance to see you. Hope all is well.
Art
- At 8:47am on October 22, 2008,
Nelson Ojeda said… - Hey Dan,
Nice article at FE magazine this month. Give a call some time this week.
- At 9:34pm on October 9, 2008,
Mark Gregory said… - In the "Pirate's Borough" How is everything Danny
- At 11:44am on October 7, 2008,
PJ Langmaid said… - 46? Is that in Harlem? Keep me posted as I will be in NYC this December to visit some guys in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Take care.
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