Training Advisory Committee

Guiding training content development for the Fire Safety Academy.
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The Training Advisory Committee (TAC) provides the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), part of UL Research Institutes, with expertise and guidance for current and planned educational activities. Through feedback and discussion, TAC members’ recommendations enhance the relevance of FSRI’s education and training offerings. Such offerings include the Fire Safety Academy, an online learning platform with free firefighting training courses designed for real-world application. TAC members also help facilitate the involvement of FSRI leaders and team members with various stakeholders.

The TAC consists of well qualified and passionate professionals who represent fire departments from around North America and serve two-year terms as TAC members. Throughout their terms, TAC members will work with FSRI's instructional design experts to share professional experience, knowledge, and insights to inform the trajectory of education and training offerings and reach new users.

Meet the Training Advisory Committee

Norman Bemis headshot

Norman Bemis

Harper College, IL

Rachel- TAC member potrait

Rachel Buczynski

National Volunteer Fire Council

Oren Bersagel-Briese headshot

Oren Bersagel-Briese

Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department, CO

Rob Blasetti head shot

Rob Blasetti

Englewood Fire Department, FL

Lionel Crowther headshot

Lionel Crowther

Winnipeg Fire Department, ON

Charlie Dall headshot

Charlie Dall

Haltom City Fire Rescue, TX

Sean Gray headshot

Sean Gray

Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services, GA

Brian Jablonski headshot

Brian Jablonski

Fire Department of New York, NY

Jeames mirabile is part of FSRI's Training Advisory Committee

James Mirabile

Skagit Valley College, WA

PJ Norwood headshot

PJ Norwood

Connecticut Fire Academy, CT

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David Parigan

Los Angeles County Fire Department

Amy West Picture- TAC Member

Amy West

Town of Taber Fire Department, AB, Canada

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Published: April 14, 2023