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- Department:
- Charlotte NC
- Title/rank:
- Battalion Chief
- Years of public service:
- 12
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Growth and financial means to "keep up"
- Professional Qualifications:
- FF 1 and 2, Fire Officer, HM Tech, Rescue Tech
- Topics you provide training for:
- Cover all of FF I & II, SCBA and Survival, Tactics
- Areas of expertise:
- I'd like to think I have more to learn in each subject, so I am not an expert
- Bio:
- 39 y/o father of 4, a 3rd generation firefighter. Father is retired FDNY and provided my desire and early learning. Volunteer since 1987 in NY and now NC. Previously assigned as an officer on an Engine, Ladder, and Training Division prior to promoting to BC. Bachelors Degree from UNC-Charlotte, with a Masters Degree in progress.
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