Provides training on confined space entry and rescue, trenching/excavation, respirator use, fire brigade activities, emergency traffic control, and other life safety/technical rescue areas. Well versed in writing standard operating procedures and policies regarding these areas of expertise, as well as protective clothing/equipment.
Served 31 years as Lieutenant (supervising 8 personnel) for a municipal, full-service fire department located in the Chicagoland area. Served as co-coordinator of department's engineering and driving program, safety committee, SCBA maintenance and repair and member of MABAS specialized rescue team. Served on Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshall Ad-Hoc committee on Firefighter safety.