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Residence.

Staten Island, New York

Department:

Fire Department of New York

Title/rank:

Lieutenant

Years of public service:

14 Years

Agency structure:

Paid fire department

Top issues in your department:

Inter-agency coordination as well as communication and information sharing. The need for a dedicated Fire Department New York Aviation Unit.

Professional Qualifications:

Certified by both the NFPA and the DoD as a Fire Protection Specialist. Currently, a Fire Lieutenant and Fire Science Instructor at John Jay College in Manhattan.

Topics you provide training for:

Fire Environment Impact, Cue Validation Process, Emergency Evacuation, Building Inspection and Code Validation, Fire Investigation of Cause and Origin and Firefighting Procedures.

Areas of expertise:

"The Benefits of Behavioral Research to The Fire Service," the Study of Human Behavior in Fires and Emergencies.

Bio:

Peter W. Blaich possesses a Master of Science Degree in Fire Protection Management from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He is a Lieutenant with the FDNY as well as an Adjunct Professor for the City University of New York and the Author of the book titled "The Benefits of Behavioral Research to the Fire Service."
ISBN: 978-0-595-60646-7

Web site:

http://peopleandfire.com