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“True Values of a Firefighter ”
“True Values of a Firefighter ”
Ray McCormack
Ray McCormack
Saturday Morning Following the Opening Ceremonies
Synopsis
Synopsis
What makes firefighters special is a combination of values that keep us on mission in a changing world. Ray will examine three topics—Training, Culture, and Mentoring—and how they shape us all, as well as how courage, determination, and pride are needed to excel at this job. Let's look at where we were and where we are going, and how our values provide a high level of job satisfaction and public confidence.
Bio
Bio
Ray McCormack retired as a Lieutenant after 39 years in the FDNY. He holds a BA from the New York Institute of Technology. He was the lead author for FDNYs new Engine Company Operations Manual. He developed and taught Back to Basics Standpipe for all FDNY firefighters.
He was the co-founder and editor of Urban Firefighter magazine, and he delivered the FDIC keynote “True Values of a Firefighter” in 2009.
He sits on the FDIC advisory board and the Fire Engineering editorial board. He was a panel member for two consecutive Underwriters Laboratories (UL) studies. Impact of Fire Attack Utilizing Interior & Exterior Streams on Firefighter Safety and Occupant Survival Study and Study of Coordinated Fire Attack Utilizing Acquired Structures. He lectures on Engine and Ladder Company Operations, Leadership and Extinguishment Culture.
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