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Started this discussion. Last reply by Mick Fischer May 22, 2008.

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Lives in:: So. Hackensack NJ

Department:: Newark Fire Department

Title/rank:: Deputy Chief

Years of public service:: 24

Agency structure:: Paid fire department

Top issues in your department:: 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.

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At 11:05am on October 7, 2009, Rick Fritz said…: The new Basics book looks great!

At 7:59pm on June 19, 2008, Dennis E Sampson said…: Hey Chief ,
hope all is well !! Was going through and cleaning out my folders and found the info on Washington DC law suit. Stay Safe and hope all worked out with your hair policy !!

Dennis
http://www.firerescue1.com/firefightersafety/articles/312178-Judge-rules-for-bearded-DC-firefighters/

At 9:38pm on May 26, 2008, Steve Gooley said…: Welcome to the site. Take a look at the New Jersey group located at http://community.fireengineering.com/group/newjersey. Feel free to join and make it your own.

At 9:55am on May 23, 2008, TR Hagerty said…: Mike Did you get our SOP TR

At 5:38pm on May 14, 2008, Dennis E Sampson said…: Hey 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.

Stafe Safe !! Dennis

At 5:18pm on April 13, 2008, Patrick Harper said…: Mike

Hope you made it back safe. It was good working with you

Patrick

At 12:55pm on March 30, 2008, Anthony Avillo said…: hey cuz
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

At 1:11pm on March 25, 2008, Todd McKee said…: Hey Chief! Great feel free to pass some of your knowledge this way..... Thanks sir

At 12:54pm on March 25, 2008, Kevin Hayes said…: Hey Mike - we'll see ya next week -

At 10:50pm on March 11, 2008, Rick Lasky said…: Love ya brother Mike!!!

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