Since 1996 I have been a Deputy Fire Chief for the City of Everett Fire Department. My experiences in this position has provided me a unique opportunity to manage and lead groups of firefighters through the educational skills process of their jobs as well as the educational process to do their jobs. In 2006 I was appointed the Deputy Chief in charge of the Fire Prevention division where I am responsible for plan reveiws, construction inspection, site inspectionsensuring building and industry compliance with local, state and federal fire and life safety regulations.
Awards Received include:
Firefighter-of-the-Year, awarded by the Everett VFW, May 1989.
Russian Medal of Valor, awarded by the Fire Chief of St. Petersburg, Russia, May 1992.
Congressional Fire Services Institute Award, by Congressman Curt Weldon on June 5, 1992.
Association Member
International Association of Fire Chiefs, IAFF and National Fire Protection Association
The Alliance For Fire And Emergency Management World Safety Organization, Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter Working Group
Box 52 Association
Additional experience includes:
1996 to present Deputy Chief
1992-1996: Captain, City of Everett Fire Department
1993-present: Assistant Fire Marshal, Tufts University, (PT)
1991-present: Fire Service Consultant to Organization for International Professional Exchanges, organized four Russian/American Firefighter Exchanges
1992-present: Visiting Lecturer, Providence College, Fire Science Program
1991-present: Manager, State Transportation Staging Area, Mass Emergency Management Agency, Seabrook Evacuation Plan. (Emergency Evacuations Only)
1991-present: President, Calderwood Consulting, Fire & Safety Consulting Firefighter International Research Exchanges
1989-1992: Lieutenant, City of Everett Fire Department 1986-1989: Firefighter, City of Everett, MA (full-time, paid)
1988-1990: Fire Safety Consultant, Dept of Mental Health
Education Background:
1992: Tufts University, Hazardous Materials Management Course, Civil Engineering Dept.
1984-1992: Harvard University, Administration and Management Program, Training & Development; Written Communications and Public Management courses