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CRS Instructors

John O'Connell, President

Member of the FDNY for over 26 years, assigned to the departments heavy technical and collapse Rescue Company No. 3 for over 18 years, John has extensive knowledge in various collapse and trench rescue. Click image for full bio. 		John O'Connell
Sean Nelson Sean Nelson, Vice President

Assigned to Rescue Company 3 of the FDNY, Sean helped design the collapse unit and has been awarded eight citations. He has been an instructor for the military as well as the private sector. He has more than 30 years of building construction experience. Click image for full bio.
Nick Giordano, Vice President

Also assigned to Rescue Company 3, Nick served a total of 28 years in the FDNY. He also served as an instructor for the FDNY Division of Training as well as working with FEMA and has attained over 19 training certifications. Click image for full bio.		 Nicky Giordano
Mike Davis Michael F. Davis

Mike has a very strong education in fire & emergency medical services and numerous certifications. He has been a NYC firefighter for over 26 years and has extensive teaching experience.
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Joseph P. DiBernardo

Firefighting for over 16 years, Joey has extensive shoring and trench experience. He has multiple certifications and departmental citations. Click image for full bio.		 Joseph DiBernardo
Joe Light Joseph Light

Joe Light is also a member of the FDNY and has been on the job for over 19 years. He has run the Special Operations Command Rescue School is a heavy rigging & lifting instructor, advanced trench rescue Instructor, advanced vehicle extrication instructor, master rigger among other certifications and talents.
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Robert Masonis

Robert Masonis, is a veteran firefighter of 22 years working for the City of Newport Beach, CA. His expertise is recognized nationwide, bringing him teaching assignments for municipalities, universities and colleges across the country. Click image for full bio.		 Robert Masonis
Michael Nugent Michael Nugent

Mike Nugent has worked as a fire lieutenant, rescue team manager, squad officer, fire marshall, technical rescue, paramedic - and more. He has covered just about every aspect of the fire industry.
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Don Shawver

Don Shawver is a Division Chief with the City of Arcadia, California Fire Department. He has been with the City for 30 years. Holding the positions of firefighter, firefighter/paramedic, Engineer, Captain and Battalion Chief. Chief Shawver is currently assigned to Special Operations. Click image for full bio.		 Don Shawver




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