Danny Sheridan

Male

New York

Profile Information:

Lives in:
Mahopac NY
Department:
FDNY
Title/rank:
Battalion Chief
Years of public service:
23
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.
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:
47 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. . 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:
http://www.mutualaidamericas.org

Comment Wall:

  • Chris Johnson

    Are you following me?

    Mar 4, 2008

  • Danny Sheridan

    We are still always looking for good used Fire Equipment to donate to those less fortunate Bomberos.

    Mar 4, 2008

  • Rodrigo Nicolau del Roure

    Thanks for the invite...

    Mar 4, 2008

  • George Alvarez

    You look spectacular!!!

    Mar 5, 2008

  • alex acosta

    thanks for you invite

    Mar 7, 2008

  • alex acosta

    claro que todavia tengo las botellas de la coleccion le prometi y lo he cumplido las tengo en mi casa esperando la oportunidad para entregarselas

    Mar 11, 2008

  • Mark Lafountain

    Hey Capt,
    How's life been since Fire Service Instructor I? Long time no see! Nice pics of Mutual Aid Americas!

    Mar 18, 2008

  • Mark Lafountain

    You're right! My finger didn't press the "I" enough times on the keyboard! Gotta love technology!

    Mar 18, 2008

  • Mark Lafountain

    Any plans to take more classes at the Academy in the near future?

    Mar 18, 2008

  • Art Zern

    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

    Apr 13, 2008

  • Art Zern

    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

    Apr 13, 2008

  • Julie Simmons

    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 :)

    Apr 22, 2008

  • Art Zern

    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

    Apr 23, 2008

  • Art Zern

    Is it light-weight, single jacket?

    Apr 23, 2008

  • Jonathan Kaye

    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.

    Apr 28, 2008

  • Tim Zehnder

    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.

    May 2, 2008

  • alex acosta

    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

    Jun 3, 2008

  • Mark Lafountain

    Hey Captain,

    How are things going?

    Jun 22, 2008

  • Nelson Ojeda

    Hello,
    I hope everything works good in Chile next month.

    Sep 23, 2008

  • Todd McKee

    Please allow me to invite you to the group new called Unique HazMat Incidents. This is where you can share pictures, pre-plans, and stories of what you consider a Unique Hazardous Materials incident. Todd McKee

    Sep 28, 2008

  • Mark Gregory

    In the "Pirate's Borough" How is everything Danny

    Oct 9, 2008

  • Nelson Ojeda

    Hey Dan,
    Nice article at FE magazine this month. Give a call some time this week.

    Oct 22, 2008

  • Art Zern

    Danny,

    Was in NY last week in the L-480 class with your IMT members at Fort Totten. I thought you might be in the class, no such luck. Had a great week with your team and sorry I didn't get a chance to see you. Hope all is well.

    Art

    Oct 22, 2008

  • Mark Lafountain

    Chief Sheridan,

    Congratulations on your ascent to BC!!! That is great to hear! Glad to see you are doing well!

    Feb 17, 2009

  • Raúl de la Jara M.

    Hi Dan, Congratulations for the TVShow.
    I regret what happened in Santiago.

    Jul 5, 2009