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Brian Gray
Emergency Response Expert
 
Brian Gray is a professional Firefighter with the District of Columbia Fire Department and has been an active member of the fire service since 1993. He serves his community as a Captain with the Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) where he has received several commendations for his service. The most notable being named Firefighter of The Year and the HVFD Presidents award for his achievement and dedication to the department. He is currently on the department’s training committee and serves as an instructor for all major drills for department members.

Brian has worked for the Congressional Fire Services Caucus (CFSI) on Capitol Hill, a non profit non-partisan caucus that works to educate congress on the fire service. CFSI Acts as a source for accurate and objective information on fire service issues. He has also served as Content Editor for Firehouse.com, a nationally renowned website that provides comprehensive news, training and information to fire service members.

 

 

Brian has a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Science and a minor in Criminology from the University of Maryland University College. He also received an Associate in Applied Science degree from Onondaga Community College specializing in Fire Science. In addition he has also received Nationally Accredited Fire Service Instructor Certification and teaches in several capacities regarding the emergency services. Along with this professional certification, he has worked as a support instructor for the Maryland Fire and Rescue Services and also on the Logistical Support Staff. He also serves as an instructor for George Washington University in their Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program.


Emergency Service Instructor Experience

Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department

Instructor - Firefighting

Instructor - Emergency Response

Instructor - Emergency Medical Response

Instructor - Incident Command

 

George Washington University, Community Emergency Response Team Instructor

 

Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, Instructor

Emergency Response Certifications

NFPA Officer I
NFPA Firefighter II
NFPA Instructor II
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
Bloodborne Pathogens

Hazardous Materials Operations
Engine Company Commander
Rescue Company Commander
Ambulance Commander
Bloodborne Pathogens
WMD / Terrorism Response
Maryland Fire Rescue Institute Instructor Skills Certification

 

Emergency Service Awards and Commendations

Firefighter of the year –
Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department

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