Brian E. Cordasco
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Executive fire service professional with twenty-two(22) years experience, accustomed to managing large scale fires and emergencies, including operations, resources and personnel. High level proficiency in fire prevention, training, tactics and procedures, including all NYC laws, codes and regulations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Assistant Chief
Fire Department City Of New York
Brooklyn, NY
05.2002 - 06.2024
- Leading and managing the units within the Bureau of Fire Prevention, including Administration and Management Support, Training, Hazardous Materials and Cargo, Special Projects, Professional Development, District Offices, Technology Management, Public Certification, Public Safety, and Explosives and Entertainment to minimize risks to life and property and to promote fire prevention and education for the citizens of NYC.
- Supervising the planning and execution of fire prevention programs and activities; including building plan reviews, licensing and certification of fire safety professionals, inspection of potential fire life and safety hazards, and the enforcement of the NYC Fire Code.
- Provide guidance and support to the executive leadership of the FDNY on all matters concerning fire prevention, including the Fire Commissioner, Chief of Staff, First Deputy Commissioner, Chief of Department and Chief of Operations.
- Overseeing the development, coordination, and facilitation of leadership, specialized and other training for the Bureau.
- Responding to and managing large scale fires and emergencies throughout all five boroughs of NYC as the Citywide Tour Commander.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT05-1996
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Emergency Management
- Communication Skills
- Fire Prevention and Public Safety
- Training and Education
- Firefighting Tactics and Procedures
Accomplishments
- 2023 NYC Fire Alarm Association (NYFAA) Uniformed Employee of the Year
- 2021 Fire Officer Management Institute (FOMI) Graduate - Columbia University
- FDNY/NYPD Counterterrorism Task Force Incident Commander and Training Coordinator (2016-2020
- 2010 FDNY Counterterrorism Leadership Course Graduate - West Point
Certification
- NIMS/CIMS, Rescue Task Force, FEMA Emergency Management, Emergency Response to Terrorism
- Chief Command Course: Incident Command (ICS 200-500), Foam Coordinator, Incident Safety Officer, Transit Liaison Officer, Public Information Officer.
- Fire Instructor 1, Fire Cause and Origin Determination, Hazmat Decon Technician
Timeline
Deputy Assistant Chief
Fire Department City Of New York
05.2002 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Fairfield University
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