Trying to train a 740 member department without a training academy
Professional Qualifications:
NJ level II instructor
Areas of expertise:
Supression and strategy and tactics
Bio:
Member of the Newark NJ fire department 24 years worked in both engine and ladder companies as a firefigter. Spent all my years as a company officer on a ladder until promoted to BC. As a deputy chief I'm in charge of the training division. Level II NJ Fire Instructor serving as a Senior Fire Instructor at The Bergen County Fire Academy for 19 years. Member of the South Hackensack Volunteer Fire Department serving 2 terms as chief.
Just a note if you were not awear, as Chief Avillo stated about head hair, there was a lawsuit in Washington DC based upon religious beliefs that centered around beards. To my knowledge they lost the suit and had to allow the facial hair due to discrimination. The reasoning is because the are not a state. Something to look into if this becomes the issue you might be dealing with.
Rick Lasky
Mar 11, 2008
Kevin Hayes
Mar 25, 2008
Todd McKee
Mar 25, 2008
Anthony Avillo
that's some jazzy photo
i guess you don't want the mobs to recognize u at the FDIC
c u at the morning fight
Mar 30, 2008
Patrick Harper
Hope you made it back safe. It was good working with you
Patrick
Apr 13, 2008
Dennis E Sampson
Just a note if you were not awear, as Chief Avillo stated about head hair, there was a lawsuit in Washington DC based upon religious beliefs that centered around beards. To my knowledge they lost the suit and had to allow the facial hair due to discrimination. The reasoning is because the are not a state. Something to look into if this becomes the issue you might be dealing with.
Stafe Safe !! Dennis
May 14, 2008
TR Hagerty
May 23, 2008