Mark is a 19-year veteran of the Norwich Fire Department. He is a currently a Lieutenant/Acting Captain assigned to Engine 3 and in command of Norwich Fire Hazmat Operations. He holds two bachelor’s degrees from the University of New Haven in Fire Science Administration and Arson Investigation as well as a Master of Public Administration from the University of New Haven. He is a credentialed fire officer from CPSE and hold is his member grade (MIFireE) from the Institution of Fire Engineers USA Chapter. Mark is a HazMat Manager/Safety Officer for MATF-1 a FEMA Urban Search Rescue team. He is also a alternate on US&R System Incident Support Team as a HazMat Specialist. He has deployed to numerous federal disasters as a hazmat Specialist/Manager/IST Member. He is currently the Co-Chair of the CT DEMHS Region 4 Hazardous Materials response team(Cerrit) . Mark is an Adjunct instructor at The Connecticut Fire Academy, The Massachusetts Fire Academy and the co-owner of All Hands Operating Training. Mark has instructed nationally and holds numerous Fire Service Certifications/Qualifications.