Dave McGlynn

Male

West Point, NY

United States

Profile Information:

What State do you live in?
PA
Type of Organization
Federal/State/Local Government
Job Function
Training Officer/Training Chief/Instructor
Years in Fire/EMS:
17
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
West Point Fire Department
Years With Department/Agency
3
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
I have been a Firefighter since 2001. I am from NJ where I volunteered for Iselin Fire Department District 9 and made it up to Captain before getting hired as a Federal Firefighter. I am currently the Chief of Training for the West Point Fire Dept at the US Military Academy in NY. An Instructor at FDIC, Owner/Lead Instructor for Passion in Leading and the host of Networking for Success on Fire Engineering Blog Talk Radio.
My Training:
Firefighter II, Fire Officer III, Fire Instructor III, Fire Inspector II, EMT, HMIC, HMT, Confined Space Tech., Rescue Technician II, ICS 300/400/700 as well as many other Fire & Emergency Services training and certifications.
About Me:
I am 35 and married to an awesome feisty wife and we have two beautiful children together.
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Networking
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The relationships, the rush, the ability to help others but most importantly the opportunity to make a positive impact.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Training and TRUE experience

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  • Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

    Dave, Welcome to the Firefighter Nation. I am glad you joined the group.There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Have fun and look around.

    Chief William Sharp
    Brookings, Oregon
  • Firewriter

    Hi Dave, welcome to FFN!!
  • Firewriter

    We will look forward to getting to know you in the forums!!