Training Advisory Committee
- Overview
- Updates
The Training Advisory Committee (TAC) provides the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), part of UL Research Institutes with expertise and guidance for the Fire Safety Academy (FSA), an online learning management system equipped with numerous training courses designed for real-world application for the fire service. Through collaboration and discussion, the TAC’s mission is to provide advice and recommendations for enhancing the content shared through dynamic learning management platform of free science-based training for the fire service.
The TAC is made up of 15 well qualified and passionate professionals who represent fire departments from around North America and serve two-year terms as TAC advisors. Throughout their terms, TAC advisors will work with FSRI's instructional design experts to share professional experience, knowledge and insights to inform the trajectory of training offerings and reach new users.
Norman Bemis
Palatine Fire Department, IL
Oren Bersagel-Briese
Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department, CO
Rob Blasetti
Englewood Fire Department, FL
Lionel Crowther
Winnipeg Fire Department, ON
Charlie Dall
Parker County Emergency Services District, TX
Sean Gray
Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services, GA
Caleb Harrison
LaGrange Fire Department, GA
Brian Jablonski
Fire Department of New York, NY
Ron Marley
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, CA
James Mirabile
Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue, WA
PJ Norwood
Connecticut Fire Academy, CT
Andrew Ruiz
Los Angeles City Fire Department, CA
Jeff Seaton
San Jose Fire Department, CA
Jack Wilson
Delaware State Fire School, DE
David Parigan
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Published: April 14, 2023