Vincent Scalera, Service Manager
1972-1984
1984-Present
Mechanic shop and road for Mack Fire Apparatus
Became Fire Division Service and Parts Manager
Fire & Safety Services, Ltd., Service Manager
Schools
Mack Trucks-Waterous Pump training school
Baker Engineering-AerialScope service & repair
Waterous-Factory pump repair and service school
Hale-Factory pump repair and service school
Pierce-Various service schools in chassis, apparatus, electrical systems,
aerials, air systems and accessory service
Harrison HydraGen
Detroit Diesel & Allison- Fire Truck Electronic controlled powertrains
Pierce Command Zone-Multiplex Electronics
Allison World Transmissions
Akron Valves
Vickers Hydraulics
IAFC Service Workshops
Pierce Service Managers' Seminar- March '02
Service Meetings 2002 through 2006
Pierce Certification - Parts/Policy & Procedure/Warranty
Pierce Certification - Apparatus Delivery Trainer
Other
EVT Level III, Master Fire Apparatus Technician, EVT Management Supervisor
ASE-Master Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Technician
Member IAFC Maintenance Section, NAEVT-Charter Member
Exempt member South Plainfield Fire Dept., South Plainfield, New Jersey
2002 Douglas Ogilvie, Service Award winner
Sean O'Connor, Asst. Service Manager
1983-1985
1985-1993
1993-Present
Brookdale Community College - Automotive Technology program
Seagrave dealership, Mechanic, Parts Manager and later Service Manager
Fire & Safety Services, Ltd., Assistant Service Manager
Schools
Waterous Factory Pump Repair
Pierce Aerial School
Pierce Electrical Service School
Pierce Command Zone-Multiplex Electronics
Zone 2, Command Zone Aerials
Pierce ABS Brakes
Allison World Transmissions
Pierce Foam systems
Vickers Hydraulics
Harrison Hydragen
Service Managers' Seminar
Service Meetings 2002 through 2006
Pierce Certification Parts/Policy & Procedure/Warranty
Pierce Certification Apparatus Delivery Trainer
Other
EVT Level III Master Fire Apparatus Tech.,
ASE Master Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Technician
2006 Pierce Service Technician of the Year
Ex-Captain Protection Engine Co., South Amboy, New Jersey
Philip F. DeFort III, Parts Manager and Mechanic
1989-1992
1993-1995
1996-Present
S & R Quality Auto Repair
Vespia's Goodyear Auto Center
Fire & Safety Services, Ltd., Mechanic
Schools
Hale Pump School
Rockwell Brakes
Waterous Pump School
Pierce Electrical
Pierce Multiplex
Pierce Aerial
Meritor Air System, Q-Plus, and ABS brakes
Parts
Pierce Chassis Electric
Vickers Hydraulics
Harrison Hydragen
Service Meetings 2002 through 2007
Pierce Certification Parts/Policy & Procedure/Warranty
Pierce Springboard Parts and Policy
Other
EVT Level I-Design/Pumps/Electric/Aerial/Allison Trans
ASE Gas Engine/Diesel Engine/Brakes/Steering & Suspension/Electric/Heating and A/C/Preventative Maintenance
2005 Pierce Parts Rep of the Year
Former Member-Mechanicsville Fire Company, South Amboy, New Jersey
Ed Reagan, Service and Parts Coordinator
1982-1983
1983-1985
1985-1993
1993-1998
1998-2000
2000-2006
2006-Present
Lincoln Tech - Automotive and Diesel Technology
Middlesex County College - Business Management
Blackstone Lumber, Fleet Mechanic
Seagrave Dealership Parts Manager
Transaxle Corp., Counter Parts Sales
Seagrave Fire Apparatus, Operations Manager NJ Branch
Fire & Safety Services, Ltd., Service and Parts Coordinator
Other
EVT- Pumps and Accessories
ASE - Diesel Engine, Drive Train, Brakes/Heat and A/C/Preventative Maintenance
Private Pilot
Exempt Member-Melrose Hose-Sayreville Fire Department
Michael Lorenson, Shop Foreman
1974-1982
1982-1990
1990-Present
Academy Bus lines, Mechanic
Boro Busses Co., Bus and fire apparatus repairs, specializing in air conditioning and electrical repairs and installations
Fire & Safety Services, Ltd., Shop Foreman
Schools
Baker Engineering-AerialScope maintenance & repair
Brookdale College & Technical school courses in Air Conditioning, electric motor & control circuits and electrical theory
General Motors-Automatic Transmissions
Waterous Factory Pump Repair and Service School
LTI Aerial Maintenance & Repair School
Detroit Diesel/Allison - Electronically controlled engines and transmissions
Pierce Micro Controllers
Pierce Aerial Devices
Allison World Transmissions
Amps Generators
Pierce Command Zone I, Pierce Command Zone II
Skyarm and Skyboom products
Meritor ABS brakes
Skyboom and Skyarm Products
Akron Valves
Vickers Hydraulics
Harrison Hydragen
Service Meeting 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2006
Pierce Aerial CZII
Pierce Certification Apparatus Delivery Trainer
Pierce TAK 4 Suspension
Other
EVT Level III Fire Master Apparatus Technician
ASE Master Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Technician
ASE Electronic Diesel Engine Advanced Member NAEVT
EVT Validation Committee Participant
Ken Maser, Lead Mechanic
1971-1976
1976-1981
1981-1986
1986-Present
Graduate of Engine City Tech
Brockway Trucks, Heavy Truck Mechanic
Mack Trucks Inc., Heavy Truck Mechanic
Mack Distributor, Heavy Truck Mechanic - Became mechanic for fire apparatus division and did most of the road service for that organization and all of their AerialScope repairs.
Fire & Safety Services, Ltd., Lead Mechanic
Schools
Cummins Service School
Mack schools: basic diesel engine, advanced engine, driveline, Waterous pumps Baker Engineering-AerialScope service & repair
LTI-aerial maintenance and repair school
Waterous-Factory pump repair and service school
Snorkel service and repair school
Detroit Diesel/Allison Transmission - electrically controls for transmissions and engines
Pierce Micro Controllers
Pierce Aerial Devices
Yanmar Diesel Engines
Pierce Air Systems
Allison World Transmission
Pierce Command Zone-Multiplex electronics
Meritor ABS Brakes
Akron Valves
Skyarm-Skyboom
Harrison Generator
Pierce Aerial CZII
Pierce Certification Apparatus Delivery Trainer
Pierce Service Meeting 2006
Pierce Foam Systems Maintenance
Other
EVT Level III Master Fire Apparatus Technician, ASE - Master Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Technician
Russell Anderson, Mechanic
Hess Oil, Shop Foreman & Heavy duty truck mechanic
Chemical Lehman Tank Lines, Heavy duty truck mechanic
Mack Dealership, Fire Apparatus mechanic
Anderson Fire Apparatus Repair - Own company servicing and repairing fire apparatus, mostly in fire station service.
Fire & Safety Services, Ltd., Mechanic
1959-1966
1966-1969
1969-1983
1983-1986
1986-Present
Schools
Mack-Various schools
Waterous-Factory pump repair and service school
Hale-Factory pump repair and service school
John Bean-Factory pump repair and service school
Other
Ex Chief Sayreville Fire Department, Sayreville, New Jersey
William Stagg, Jr., Mechanic
American LaFrance
Bergen County DPW
Absolute, Community & Defender Fire Equipment
Fire & Safety Services, Ltd., Mechanic
1979-1980
1980-1989
1989-1994
1995-Present
Schools
Engine City Tech-Diesel Engine and Drive Train
American LaFrance Factory Pump Service and Repair School
Hale Factory Pump Service and Repair School
Waterous Pumps
Emergency One Schools-ATEC, DDEC, Air Brakes, Aerials, Electrical
Pierce Aerial School
Meritor Brakes
Vickers Hydraulics
Harrison Hydragen
Other
ASE Brakes / Steering and Suspension /Drive Train
NAEVT-charter member
John Bonino, Mechanic
Vespias Goodyear Automotive
Fire & Safety Services, Ltd., Mechanic
1985-1997
1997-Present
Schools
Lincoln Tech Automotive Tech (1985 Graduate)
Meritor ABS brakes
Pierce electrical
Pierce Aerial
Waterous Pumps
Vickers Hydraulics
Harrison Hydragen
Other
ASE Master Auto Technician
EVT Level II Fire Apparatus Technician, EVT Design and Performance, Pumps, Electrical and Aerials
ASE Master Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Technician
Craig Lietz, Mechanic
R.W. Vogel, Inc., Mechanic
Seely Equipment and Supply, Mechanic-Fabricator
Federated Fire Service, Fire Apparatus Mechanic
Ralph Clayton & Sons, Diesel Mechanic
Fire & Safety Services, Ltd., Mechanic
1991-1992
1992-1994
1994-1994
1994-2001
2001-Present
Schools
Ocean County Voc.-Tech - Diesel Mechanics
Rockwell/Wabco Brakes
Basic Welding
Pierce Aerial
Pierce All Wheel Steer
Hale Pump
Waterous Pump
Jake Brake
Vickers Hydraulics
Service Meeting 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005
Pierce CAFS/Husky Foam Training
Pierce Command Zone II
Pierce Certified Apparatus Delivery Trainer
Other
EVT Level III Master Fire Apparatus Technician
ASE Master Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Technician and Preventative Maintenance
EX-Chief, Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Department, Manchester Twp., N.J.
Allen Doan, Mechanic
Campbell Supply (Seagrave Dealer)
Fire & Safety Services, Ltd. (Full Time)
Fire & Safety Services, Ltd. (Part-time)
Cherry Hill Fire District #1 - Fire Department Apparatus Repair Shop
Fire & Safety Services, Ltd., Mechanic
1985-1994
1994-1995
1995-2002
1995-2003
2003- Present
Schools
Hale
Waterous
Pierce Electrical
Pierce Aerial CZII
Other
EVT- Apparatus Design, Pumps, Aerial, Allison Transmission, Electric
ASE Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Technician
Pierce Certified Apparatus Delivery Trainer
Service Meeting 2004
FORMER CHIEF Falls Twp. (Pa) Fire Company #1
Barry Applegate, Mechanic
Fleet Repair and Maintenance
Sears Auto Center - Tech 4
Penske Auto Center, Crew Chief
Fire & Safety Services, Ltd., Mechanic
1983-1985
1985-1993
1993-2001
2001-Present
Schools
Pierce Chassis Electrical
Medtech Ambulance Service Training
Pierce Service Meeting 2005
Other
ASE-HDTruck Brakes, Heating and Air Conditioning/Steering and Suspension/Preventative
Maintenance/AUTO Steering and Suspension, Brakes, Electrical systems, air conditioning
EVT-Level I
Design and Performance of Fire Apparatus
Fire Pumps and Accessories
David Mielnicki, Mechanic
Wallington DPW
Personal Security & Consultants, Fire Alarm installation
Seagrave Sales & Service, Mechanic
Fire & Safety Services, Ltd., Mechanic
1996-1997
1997-1999
1999-2005
2005-Present
Schools
Bergen County Vocational School- Automotive Repair
Waterous Pump School
Seagrave-Mechanics seminar
Pierce Chassis Electrical
Service Meeting 2006
Other
ASE - Heavy Duty Brakes
ENGINEER Wallington Fire Department
Kenneth Walczak, Mechanic
Fire & Safety Services, Ltd., Mechanic
Beyer Brothers, Mechanic
Seagrave Sales and Service, Mechanic
Fire & Safety Services, Ltd., Mechanic
1996-2004
2004-2004
2004-2005
2005-Present
Schools
Waterous
Hale
Pierce Aerial
Pierce Chassis Electrical
Oshkosh ARFF
Other
Service Meeting 2002
EX-CHIEF South Amboy Fire Department
Brian Kozak, Mechanic
Absolute Fire Protection
Local Seagrave Dealer
Fire & Safety Services, Ltd.
Seagrave Inc. Local Service Center
Fire & Safety Services, Ltd.
1996-1998
1998-2000
2000-2005
2005-2006
2006-Present
Schools
Harrison Hydra-Gen
Waterous
Hale
LTI-Aerials
Pierce Aerials
Service Meeting 2003
Other
EVT Level I-Apparatus Design, Pumps
ASE -Heavy Duty Brakes, Steering, Electrical, Preventative Maintenance, Diesel Engines
ENGINEER - Milltown Fire Department
Matthew Farparan, Mechanic
Royal Transmissions
Local Seagrave Dealer
Fire & Safety Services, Ltd.
1986-2004
2004-2006
2006-Present
Schools
Middlesex County Vo Tech - #1 Student Class of 1986
Electrical Circuits
Welding
Other
EVT Design and Performance and Preventative Maintenance
ASE Auto: Automatic Transmission, Manual Transmission, Engine Repair, Engine Performance ASE Truck: Diesel Engines, Brakes, Heat and Air Conditioning
2ND ASSISTANT ENGINEER - Keyport Engine Co. No. 1
Don McNeany, Mechanic
Frank's Automotive, Automotive Body Work, Front End, Electrical and Mechanical
P & J Auto Body
Fire & Safety Services, Ltd.
1979-2000
2000-2006
2006-Present
Other
I-Car Auto Body Certificate
Rich Raimao
2002-2005
2005-2007
2007-2007
2007-Present
Seagrave
Fire & Safety
Seagrave
Fire & Safety
Schools
Waterous
Darley
Other
EVT-Design/Pumps/Electrical, Aerial, Allison Transmission, Advanced Electrical Systems
ASE- Brakes/Preventative Maintenance
Matt McNeany
2007-Present
Fire & Safety
Schools
East Brunswick Vo-Tech: 4 years Heating and Air Conditioning
Dave Baldwin
1985-1992
1992-1995
1995-1999
1999-2002
2002-2007
2008-Present
Force Electrical
ABB Turbocharger
Campbell Supply (Seagrave)
Active Disposal
Seagrave Sales & Service
Fire & Safety Services
Schools
Waterous
Seagrave Service Meeting
Aerialscope 5070 & 5072
Detroit Diesel Series 50 & 60
Detroit Diesel DDEC II & III
Carlisle Brakes
IMACA Heavy Duty A/C
Other
EVT Electrical/Aerial
ASE Diesel Engine
Andrew Drozdowski
2004-2005
2005-2008
2008-Present
Campbell Supply
Seagrave Sales & Service-Shop Foreman
Fire & Safety Services Ltd.
Schools
East Brunswick High School and Vo-Tech
Engine City Tech
Harrison Generator
Truck A/C
Other
EVT Level III Master Fire Apparatus Technician
ASE Master Heavy Duty Truck Technician
Lieutenant Old Bridge FC-East Brunswick Fire District #1
Kyle Filipow
2008-Present
Motion Lincoln/Mercury
Joyce Honda
Fire & Safety Services
Schools
Morris County School of Technology
Lincoln Tech
Other
Member Roxbury Fire Co. No. 1
Derek Kraese, Mechanic (Part Time)
Loman Ford, Automotive Tech
Perth Amboy Career Fire Dept.
Fire & Safety Services, Ltd.
1998-2000
2000-Present
2002-Present
Schools
Various Ford Schools
Middlesex County College-Ford Asset Training
Vickers Hydraulic
Harrison Generator
Other
ASE Master Automotive Technician
ASE Heavy Duty Truck, Brakes, Electric, Heating & Air, Preventive Maintenance
EVT Design & Performance
Modesto Velasquez, Mechanic (Part Time)
Campbell Supply (Seagrave/American LaFrance)
Seagrave Sales and Service
Perth Amboy Career Fire Dept.
Fire & Safety Services, Ltd.
1987-2003
2003-2006
2003-Present
2007-Present
Schools
Waterous
Engine City Tech
Akron Brass
Bendix Air Brakes
Detroit Diesel-Electronics
AC Delco
Other
EVT Design and Performance Standards and Preventative Maintenance, Fire Pumps and Accessories