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Danny Sheridan

Residence.: Mahopac NY

Department:: FDNY

Title/rank:: Captain

Years of public service:: 22

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. Division Supervisor, FDNY Incident Management Team

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:: 46 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. I am presently 14 names away from promotion to BC in FDNY. 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:: www.mutualaidamericas.org

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Using Fire Engineering Simulations: (49 members)
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Fire Engineering's Handbook for Firefighter I and II: (39 members)
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Highrise packs

Added a post Mar 14

I have been always to keep it simple stupid (KISS.) Like Ray said, you can find guys on the fireground to stretch the line. The most important thing to do at any fire is to get the line into operat... Read More »

How well do you work with PD in your department

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We are a huge city, I am sure in a smaller city the departments work very well together. NYC has every problem imaginable, we are so overcrowded, streets become unpassable most times. We seem to be... Read More »

How well do you work with PD in your department
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Do any departments have a program with your local PD on teaching them how to stay out of the way at a fire scene? Read More »

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At 10:14pm on June 22nd, 2008, Mark Lafountain said…: Hey Captain,

How are things going?

At 4:36pm on June 3rd, 2008, alex acosta said…: Hello captain pity that I could not see him when he was here in ecuador by receiving a notice by email of course New Hampshire by ivan chong participate as a desire to learn more techniques to combat fire I imagine must be quite practical waiting for his comment his friend Alex greet all

At 7:26pm on May 2nd, 2008, Tim Zehnder said…: Danny,
The picture of you in front of the Winter Inn is great! I spent 2 years of my life in Warren working out of the ranger station. I go back there each year elk and deer hunting. I have very good friends out there and they told me that the FDNY guys were there helping out. Hope to chat with you soon.

At 3:46pm on April 28th, 2008, Jonathan Kaye said…: Dear Danny,

Thanks for the comments regarding the Fire Eng scenarios and the Latin America connection -- email me at jmk at commandsim.com or call me at 215-627-8146 and we can talk about your ideas for simulations.

At 10:19pm on April 23rd, 2008, Art Zern said…: Is it light-weight, single jacket?

At 9:08pm on April 23rd, 2008, Art Zern said…: Danny,

I hope you are well. I was hoping to get to the FDIC but had last minute changes. In any case, I we are in the process of making changes to all of our hose loads including our high-rise packs. Currently, we use 2" hose with an 1 and 1/8" tip with a flow of 250gpm at 75 psi. I would like to go to 2 and 1/2" in order to keep the flow at lower pressures. I have been aware of your 2 and 1/2" ho\\"hose packs" for several years, do you have a different or new pack for 2 and 1/2? The one I know is you bring the butts together and bring the fold back to the butts and then again etc.... I am interested in your thoughts. Do you have any contact with Bob Maynes? I haven't spoken with him for a while; however, he was very helpful with a lad from my department who was called up for the FDNY. He had done well, he was #2 in his class and is assigned to engine 84.

I'll look forward to your response.

Take care,

Art

At 9:12am on April 22nd, 2008, Julie Simmons said…: I just wanted to let you know that Sheila has done some excellent Photoshop work on one of the pictures you submitted to us..... but man did we have a good laugh first :)

At 7:30pm on April 13th, 2008, Art Zern said…: Danny,

Thanks for your reply, didn't make it to Indy this year with a very busy schedule. I was sorry to miss it. I am curious anout your adventures in Latin America. Tell me more..
Art

At 7:01pm on April 13th, 2008, Art Zern said…: Danny,

We met in NO while setting-up a "rural" water supply system. Better late than never....thanks for your knowledge, expertise and dedication. I hope you and my other friends with the FDNY IMT are well.

Art

At 8:44am on March 18th, 2008, Mark Lafountain said…: Any plans to take more classes at the Academy in the near future?

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