Doug Leihbacher

Profile Information:

Department:
Yonkers
Title/rank:
Assistant Chief
Years of public service:
28
Agency structure:
Paid fire department
Topics you provide training for:
Firefighting Tactics
Fire Investigation
Vehicle Fires
Pump Operations
Bio:
A 28-year veteran of the fire service and an assistant chief in the Yonkers (NY) Fire Department where he served as Chief of Training. He has an associate’s degree in fire protection technology and a bachelor’s degree in education. He is a certified fire instructor and municipal training officer and has been a classroom and hands-on instructor at FDIC as well as a contributing author for Fire Engineering since 1994 and Fire Nuggets.com since 2000.

Comment Wall:

  • Ted Corporandy

    Doug, Great to see you here. I will never forget that very special training session we attended in Indianapolis. It was a real eye opener.

    Mar 13, 2008

  • Julie Simmons

    Hi Doug, thanks for joining. Please be sure to join our group for Fire Engineering's Handbook for Firefighter I and II.

    Mar 14, 2008

  • Leigh T. Hollins

    Please consider joining the new group "Advanced Vehicle Extrication" and offer your initial comments or photos.
    Leigh T. Hollins

    Mar 20, 2008

  • Dave Walsh

    Howdy Cuz;
    Hope all is well.
    Cuzzin Dave

    Mar 20, 2008

  • Dave Walsh

    I'll be your friend if you say "please" and agree to be my friend. Going to FDIC this year?

    Mar 21, 2008