Michael K. Scotto

Male

Middletown, NY

United States

Profile Information:

Lives in:
Orange County
Department:
F.D.N.Y. (Ret)
Title/rank:
Lieutenant
Years of public service:
43
Agency structure:
Paid fire department
Professional Qualifications:
Worked in the Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx responsible for all types of operations including structural firefighting ,extrications, all types of emergencies CPC certified, National Certified Level l&2 Fire Instructor N.Y.S. Fire Instructor, Orange County NY Fire Instructor, Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) certified thru Homeland Security for Incident Action Plans…
Topics you provide training for:
Legacy Firefighter Training Co.: Lectures: Fire Officer, Leadership,Building Construction, Top Floor Fires, Church Fires, Basement Fires, Ladder Company Operations,Hi-Rise ops; www.lidsfiretraining.com
Areas of expertise:
RIT/FAST operations,Ladder/Engine operations,ie. roof ops, forcible entry etc., lectures on Leadership,Company officer training, RIT
Bio:
Appointed in 1979, assigned to Eng.18 Manhattan, in 1992 transferred to Lad. 157 Flatbush, Brooklyn. Promoted to Lt. in 1997, Assigned in 2000 to Lad.58, the Bronx. The Executive Office and the Building Inspection coordinator of L.58. Retired 11/21. In 2008, started my own fire training company, training firefighters in different areas of the country. I have written articles for several publications such as Size-up magazine, featured on several podcasts including Getting Salty, Leadership Under Fire and Fire Engineering’s podcast…
Web site:
http://www.lids.vpweb.com or www.lidsfiretraining.com

Comment Wall:

  • Greg Wyant

    Thanks Brother .. Would like to pick your brain a little just got the go on switching our high rise from 1 3/4 to 2 1/2 cant find anything on your hose pack could you tell me where I can find something on it..

    Apr 12, 2010

  • Michael Dombroski

    I will definately be in touch. It's fantastic to see the international botherhood alive and well. If you ever come down to this part of the world, make sure you let me know. You will be well looked after, with plenty of places to stay, things to do, people to meet and fires to talk out. Have a great day.

    Mike D

    May 3, 2010

  • Michael Dombroski

    Hey Mike. New Zealand here. Application to get to the USA is all done. I've got to have some interviews soon, so here's hoping. Are you still with Ladder 58? Is that a tower ladder? If so I'd be keen to discuss some stuff with you specific to tower ladders. That's similar to our set up.
    Regards
    Mike D

    Jul 20, 2010

  • Michael Dombroski

    Hey Mike

    I got the scholarship. I'm coming over in March/April next year. Hope to catch up. Really looking forward to it. Never been to the USA.

    Mike D

    Aug 16, 2010

  • Michael Dombroski

    I'll definately be in New York. I have a formally arranged visit to your training department. The scholarship is based on the tactical deployment of aerials, something we don't do as well as you guys. Besides that I'm looking for some informal visits, ride alongs, training and "shop talk" so I can get the most out my trip. You can't beat getting amongst it with the guys. I'll keep you posted with dates, and will be real keen to meet up.

    Aug 16, 2010

  • Michael Dombroski

    My trips been brought forward so I can attend a function in Germany on behalf of the National Commander. I'll be in NY around 26 Sep (next month) Will contact you

    Aug 24, 2010