In 2013, I retired as the Fire Chief for Palm Harbor Fire Rescue, where I had been the fire chief since 1996. I then served as the Fire and Public Safety Training Center Program Director for St Petersburg College until 2018.  

I hold a Master's degree in Business Administration from Nova University. Undergraduate work was done at the University of Cincinnati, distance learning by the way, and resulted in a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Science and Safety Engineering. In 2013, I retired as the Fire Chief for Palm Harbor Fire Rescue, a position I had held since 1996. Following my retirement, I served as the Fire and Public Safety Training Center Program Director at St. Petersburg College until 2018.

I hold a Master's degree in Business Administration from Nova University, and I completed my undergraduate work at the University of Cincinnati through distance learning, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Science and Safety Engineering. Additionally, I have an Associate's Degree in Fire Science from Broward Community College.

I graduated from the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program and possess all applicable fire service certifications from the State of Florida. Furthermore, I am a certified Paramedic in Florida and hold the Chief Fire Officer designation.

I have been teaching since 1998 at the Associate's degree level, as well as in the Bachelor of Applied Science program in Public Safety Administration. I am the author of the textbook *Occupational Safety and Health for the Emergency Services,* which is used in the online SPC Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health course. Additionally, I am the co-author of *Firefighting Strategies and Tactics.*eering. I have an Associates Degree in Fire Science from Broward Community College.

I have also graduated from the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program and hold all fire service-applicable certifications from the State of Florida. I am also a Florida-certified Paramedic and hold the Chief Fire Officer Designation.

I have been teaching since 1998 at the AS Degree level and in the BAS of Public Safety Administration program.  I am the author of the textbook  Occupational Safety and Health for the Emergency Services. This text is used in the online SPC Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Course.  I am also co-author of Firefighting Strategies and Tactics.