Instructors
2011 Instructors |
Mark Gregory
Mark Gregory has over 20 years of firefighting experience as a paid and volunteer firefighter. He is a Lieutenant in the F.D.N.Y assigned to Tower Ladder 111 (The Nuthouse) in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn N.Y. Previously, served as a Firefighter in Rescue Company 2 and Ladder 132 with the F.D.N.Y. Mark instructs for the F.D.N.Y and Suffolk County Fire Academies. He is an Instructor for FDIC, a contributing writer for Urban Firefighter Magazine, and lectures frequently throughout the country. Mark is an active member with the East Quogue Fire Department. He has risen through the ranks and served as Chief of the Department for 3 years. He currently serves as Fire Commissioner.
Kevin Candido
Kevin Candido has been a member of the FDNY since 2001. He began his career with Engine 235 (Eye of Bed-Stuy) and is currently assigned to Ladder 111 (The Nuthouse) in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. His firefighting experience goes back over 20 years when he joined the Hempstead Volunteer Fire Department in Long Island. Kevin has held the ranks of Lieutenant, Captain, Chief of Department and is currently an Assistant Chief Instructor of Fire Training.
Scott Shaw
Firefighter Scott Shaw of the Cincinnati F.D. has again committed to be part of the LTBHMFS instructor staff. He has been with us since day one and we are once again extremely pleased to have him on board. Scott has taught vehicle extrication for the last two years at the LTBHMFS. Year one covered the basics while our second annual event saw him take on advanced situations and techniques. Scott's experience and knowledge has been a valuable asset to our fire school and the students he instructs.
He feels drawn to this subject since Lt. Brad Hutcherson was killed in a vehicle crash. It's just one of the ways that Scott connects with our school and honors Brad's memory. Many of Scott's scenarios were caught on camera, so check out our photo gallery. I know he will continue to raise the bar as he has for so many years as a fire service instructor. The staff of the Lt. Brad Hutcherson Memorial Fire School along with Brad's family feels very honored to welcome Scott back for our fourth annual event. He is a fireman's fireman and captures the true meaning of what the LTBHMFS is all about. Catch his class if you can.....they fill up fast!
He feels drawn to this subject since Lt. Brad Hutcherson was killed in a vehicle crash. It's just one of the ways that Scott connects with our school and honors Brad's memory. Many of Scott's scenarios were caught on camera, so check out our photo gallery. I know he will continue to raise the bar as he has for so many years as a fire service instructor. The staff of the Lt. Brad Hutcherson Memorial Fire School along with Brad's family feels very honored to welcome Scott back for our fourth annual event. He is a fireman's fireman and captures the true meaning of what the LTBHMFS is all about. Catch his class if you can.....they fill up fast!
Troy Webster
Troy Webster has been active in the fire service for over 20 years, serving both in paid and volunteer capacities. He ...currently serves as a Captain with the Florence Fire/EMS Department in Florence, Kentucky. Additionally, Troy is an adjunct instructor for Kentucky State Fire Rescue Training, where he teaches numerous fire/rescue programs throughout the Commonwealth. He has also presented at FDIC, Fire House Expo, and other state conferences and seminars. Troy has earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Administration from Eastern Kentucky University.
John Miller IV
John currently serves as Assistance Chief of Conneaut Lake Park F.D. John has over 21years as a volunteer firefighter.
John also works as a Paramedic Supervisor for McGonigle Ambulance Service.John has been a Paramedic in Pennsylvania for over 16 years. He has worked as a MICU Medic with Lifestar Air Medical.
John has been a Pennsylvania Department of Health Instructor for 10 years and is also a VFIS Emergency Vehicle Driver Training instructor.
John also works as a Paramedic Supervisor for McGonigle Ambulance Service.John has been a Paramedic in Pennsylvania for over 16 years. He has worked as a MICU Medic with Lifestar Air Medical.
John has been a Pennsylvania Department of Health Instructor for 10 years and is also a VFIS Emergency Vehicle Driver Training instructor.
Brian Felts
Brian Felts is an 11 year veteran of the fire service. Brian joined fire service with the Wilson County Emergency Management Agency (W.E.M.A.) at age 19. He served as a Firefighter/EMT-IV and finished as a Firefighter-Paramedic. Although primarily serving as line firefighter-paramedic, he also worked with the department's Hazardous Materials team and the Dive Team as a Swift-water Rescue Tech. Brian left W.E.M.A. in 2005 for employment with the Nashville Fire Department, fulfilling a childhood dream. He is currently assigned to a Engine Co.33 / Boat 33 in South Nashville as a Firefighter-Paramedic. Brian has an Associates of Applied Science Degree- Paramedic Technology and is currently working to complete a Bachelors of Science Degree in Fire Science Technology. Brian is a Journeyman Firefighter, Paramedic, and a Swift Water Rescue Tech. When not playing with fire or stomping out disease and pestilence, he is an avid Fly Fisherman and fly-tier.
Scott Baker
Scott Baker brings several years of experience and passion to our training .
Scott Baker entered into the Fire/Rescue service as a volunteer in 1994. Scott was hired with the Nashville Fire Department in 1997 where he served as a Firefighter on an Engine in downtown Nashville. He then worked a few years on Truck 3 before serving as a Firefighter Paramedic on Engine 9. Scott has been an Engineer since 2006 and currently drives Truck 3 in East Nashville.
Since his inception as a Firefighter, Scott has sought out specialized training. Any and all things rescue and truck work has since been his passion. For the past ten years, Scott has had extensive training in Firefighter Rescue and Survival and currently teaches this class to the Recruits as they enter into the Nashville Fire Dept. Scott also instructs Rapid Intervention and Flashover.
Scott has an Associates Degree in Fire Science and is only a few semester hours away from his Bachelors Degree. Scott is a Tennessee State Fire Instructor, Fire Officer I and has a multitude of certificates.
Scott Baker entered into the Fire/Rescue service as a volunteer in 1994. Scott was hired with the Nashville Fire Department in 1997 where he served as a Firefighter on an Engine in downtown Nashville. He then worked a few years on Truck 3 before serving as a Firefighter Paramedic on Engine 9. Scott has been an Engineer since 2006 and currently drives Truck 3 in East Nashville.
Since his inception as a Firefighter, Scott has sought out specialized training. Any and all things rescue and truck work has since been his passion. For the past ten years, Scott has had extensive training in Firefighter Rescue and Survival and currently teaches this class to the Recruits as they enter into the Nashville Fire Dept. Scott also instructs Rapid Intervention and Flashover.
Scott has an Associates Degree in Fire Science and is only a few semester hours away from his Bachelors Degree. Scott is a Tennessee State Fire Instructor, Fire Officer I and has a multitude of certificates.
Justin Dawson
Justin Dawson has thirteen years in the career fire service, 17 total. Since 2004, he has been employed with the Nashville Fire Department. He has worked downtown on busy Engine Company 9 and is currently a fireman on Rescue Company 12, the city's busiest Heavy Rescue. Rescue Co. 12 responds to Haz-Mat incidents, Technical Rescue response, structure fires, crashes with entrapment, and other specialized emergencies on the city’s South side.
Justin has a Bachelors Degree from MTSU. He is a Tennessee State Fire Instructor 1, Officer 1, and EMT along with many other certifications in Technical Rescue, Haz-Mat, and Extrication. Justin is an instructor for the NFD's Firefighter Survival and Rescue program, Flashover Recognition and Survival, and Mayday.
Justin is currently detailed to the NFD Fire Academy as an Fire Instructor for the current Nashville F.D. recruit class. Justin is also a member of TN-TF2, a state Urban Search and Rescue Task Force that is deployed from Nashville. He is also a member of the Middle Tennessee F.O.O.L.S. chapter.
Justin has a Bachelors Degree from MTSU. He is a Tennessee State Fire Instructor 1, Officer 1, and EMT along with many other certifications in Technical Rescue, Haz-Mat, and Extrication. Justin is an instructor for the NFD's Firefighter Survival and Rescue program, Flashover Recognition and Survival, and Mayday.
Justin is currently detailed to the NFD Fire Academy as an Fire Instructor for the current Nashville F.D. recruit class. Justin is also a member of TN-TF2, a state Urban Search and Rescue Task Force that is deployed from Nashville. He is also a member of the Middle Tennessee F.O.O.L.S. chapter.
Hugh Wingett
Hugh Wingett is a 16 year member of the Nashville Fire Department. He is an Engineer currently assigned to Engine Co. 12, a Special Operations Engine that has the added responsibility of Hazardous Materials response/mitigation.
Hugh also serves as an Instructor in many areas.
He serves as Adjunct Faculty at the Nashville Fire Academy where he teaches Initial Recruit training, Hazardous Materials, RIT, and Flashover Recognition and Survival. Hugh also serves as an Instructor for Volunteer State Community College in their fire science program.
Hugh is also a member of the Middle Tennessee FOOLS.
Hugh also serves as an Instructor in many areas.
He serves as Adjunct Faculty at the Nashville Fire Academy where he teaches Initial Recruit training, Hazardous Materials, RIT, and Flashover Recognition and Survival. Hugh also serves as an Instructor for Volunteer State Community College in their fire science program.
Hugh is also a member of the Middle Tennessee FOOLS.
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