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Profile Information
- Residence.
- Olean, New York
- Department:
- New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control (Retired City of Olean FD, after 26 years)
- Title/rank:
- Academy/Regional State Fire Instructor
- Years of public service:
- 29
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Financial constraints and a dwindling population in New York State
- Professional Qualifications:
- Executive Fire Officer, Nationally Certified Instructor II
- Topics you provide training for:
- Recruit Firefighters, Seasoned Firefighters,Fire Officers, Fire Instructors, Engine Company Operations, Truck Company Operations, ICS
- Areas of expertise:
- Engine Company; Truck Company Operations, Leadership, Instructional Techniques
- Bio:
- Retired Deputy Fire Chief, (Operations) after 26 years of service to the City of Olean, New York , continue as a Fire Service Instructor for the State of New York. Also serve as a HOT instructor for FDIC, NYS Association of Fire Chiefs, and Firehouse
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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
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