Rick Nydegger

• Firefighter I- March 2004
• Firefighter II -May 2015
• RIT Firefighter Rescue- October 2016
• Ladder Company Operations-January 2018
• Principles of Instruction -April 2018
• Intro to Fire Officer- June 2011
• Fire Officer I-March 2014
• Fire Instructor 1 -December 2025
• Fire Instructor II- February 2026 (projected finish)

Student ID 0001103722

• IS-00010.a Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness
• IS-00020.15 Diversity Awareness
• IS-00100.a Intro to the Incident Command System, ICS-100
• IS-00100. FWa ICS-100 for Federal Workers Introduction
• IS-00100.SCa Introduction to the Incident Command System ICS-100 for Schools
• IS-00200.b ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident
• IS-00240.b Leadership and Influence
• IS-00242.b Effective Communication
• ICS-300 Expanding Incidents (attached to Resume)
• IS-00360 Preparing for Mass Casualty Incidents: Guide for Schools, Higher Education, and Houses of Worship
• IS-00700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), Intro
• IS-00700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS) Intro
• IS-00800.b National Response Framework, Intro
• IS-00804 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #4 Firefighting
• IS-00809 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #9 Search and Rescue
• IS-00907 Active Shooter: What You Can Do

Additional Classes National Fire Academy

• Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations -November 2015
• Q-133 FF Safety- Calling the Mayday - October 2015
• Q-228 Foundational Concepts of Chemistry -November 2015
• U-0349 Pre-course FF Safety-"Who Protects Firefighters from firefighters?" December 2015
• Q-0751 Principles of Building Construction - December 2015

• Fire Chief - (1/1/2018-1/1/2026) managed and lead 109 firefighters providing fire suppression and rescue services to the Hamlet of Hampton Bays. This included Special Operations teams: Public Safety Dive Team, Structural Collapse Team, Drone Team, Trench Rescue, and Ice Rescue Hovercraft Operations
• Captain at HQ- (2 years) managed 55 members including 4 lieutenants and 6 trucks: Heavy Rescue 4, Engine 1, Heavy Rescue Utility 5, Fire Police 10, 5 Ton Brush 12.
• Lieutenant HQ & St. 1- (4years) Heavy Rescue Pumpers 2 & 4
• Dive Team Coordinator -(15 years) trained and maintained 15 Public Safety Divers as well as an additional 15 person surface support team and regularly coordinated interdepartmental drills with Southampton Town Police Dive Team
• Established strong relationships with Southampton Town government officials to secure necessary resources for the department''s needs.
• Supervised incident command operations, ensuring proper coordination among on-scene personnel and effective communication with external agencies.
• Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
• Managed department budget effectively, prioritizing essential equipment purchases and maintenance without compromising safety standards.

• BS and MS Degrees in Education
• Middle School Science Teacher
• Facilitated collaborative learning environments to enhance student participation and communication skills.
• Analyzed student performance data to inform instructional adjustments and support individualized learning plans.
• Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
• Provided constructive feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and academic growth.

LGS Certifications Diver

• Underwater Vehicle Extrication - September 2012
• Overturned Vessel Dive Training - September 2019
• Moving Water Search Rescue & Recovery Diver- November 2015
• Rapid Deployment Search & Rescue/Recovery Diver January 2007
• Ice Diving Search and Recovery January 2017Drownproofing Turnout Gear Class -September 2009
• Field Neurological Evaluation Training - December 2013

PADI Certifications Diver

• Public Safety Diver - January 2014
• Emergency O2 Provider- January 2014
• Full Face Mask Diver- January 2014
• Dry Suit Diver- March 2006
• Asst. Instructor- December 2006
• Blackwater Search Operations- October 2004
• Underwater Videographer- April 1993
• Divemaster- November 1991
• Rescue Diver-December 1991
• Advanced Open water - December 1991

Dive Team Coordinator

• Executed safe diving practices in accordance with PADI standards.
• Coordinated underwater searches and recoveries.
• Collaborated with dive team members and support crew to ensure effective dive planning and execution.
• Trained novice divers on fundamental techniques and safety measures.
• Developed procedures for risk management during underwater operations.
• Maintained accurate dive logs for regulatory compliance and operational efficiency as per our written SOP's
• Recovered lost items and performed salvage operations in blackwater underwater conditions.
• Utilized advanced diving techniques for specialized projects for vehicle, helicopter and ice diving operations.
• Used diver tenders, and diver profilers to accurately document diving operations.
• Oversaw and conducted regular equipment inventory audits to ensure timely replacement of worn-out gear and maintenance
• Supervised and trained other divers in performance of essential functions and duties of Public SAfety Diving
• Performed emergency response drills to enhance team preparedness using live preplanned scenarios
• Through debriefings I improved team dynamics among divers and surface crews by providing constructive feedback
• Took appropriate safety precautions such as monitoring dive rope lengths, SAC/DAC, and depths throughout operations