Professional References

Matt Mickle - Firefighter, EMT, Analyst for Golub Corporation – (518) 727-1191

Served with Mr. Mickle for 7 years in the fire service as a firefighter under his command. 

I was a co-trainer with Mr.Mickle in the vast majority of fire training provided to the South Schenectady Fire Department. 

Developed resources and training material in conjuction.

Bob Mercoglan - Firefighter, EMT for Sarasota County Florida – (518) 469-5100

Mr. Mercoglan was my training officer and front line command officer at Mariaville Fire Department for 4years and I also served with him at South Schenectady Fire Department for 7 additional years. 

Also did extensive computer work for his auto repair business.  

Chad Smith - Firefighter, NYS Thruway Emergency Dispatcher – (518) 424-9074

Served in the fire service with Mr. Smith for 7 years and attended many advanced training classes with him.

Howard Relyea - Retired Chief and Fire Commissioner – (518) 928-1567

I served under Chief Relyea for 3 years, he was also a Fire Commissioner for the other 4 years that I was a firefigher at South Schenectady.

Served on the Firematic Procedures committee under his direction as well. 

Kevin Jones M.D. - Attending Physician Albany Medical Center – kevjones@nycap.rr.com

Former Paramedic before going to medical school in 2003 worked with Dr. Jones in both the medical and fire services. 

Personal References

Former Scoutmaster in my Boy Scout Troop for 5 years.  Worked on many projects with Mr. Fontana for the troop as well. 

Family friend my entire youth, also went to the same schools as her children.

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