55 min

Episode 004 Kevin Shea Backstep

    • Self-Improvement

Kevin Shea entered the volunteer fire service in 1978 at the age of 18. He was hired by FDNY at the age of 24, in 1984. During his years with FDNY, Shea served on an Engine Co. 227, 108 Truck in Brooklyn, and on Rescue 1 in Manhattan. He was injured in the 1993 bombing at the World Trade Center, but was able to stay on light duty as an Instructor after 18 months of medical leave. After several surgeries, he had to retire in 1998. He has taught for FDNY, as well as the state and county of New York. He has also been an instructor in the private sector, a former partner in Spec Rescue, and now owns Glacier Rescue Solutions. When not involved with training, he pursues his other passions such as hunting, fishing, and organizes firefighter hunts.



#firemen #firefighting #Leadership #dedication 

Kevin Shea entered the volunteer fire service in 1978 at the age of 18. He was hired by FDNY at the age of 24, in 1984. During his years with FDNY, Shea served on an Engine Co. 227, 108 Truck in Brooklyn, and on Rescue 1 in Manhattan. He was injured in the 1993 bombing at the World Trade Center, but was able to stay on light duty as an Instructor after 18 months of medical leave. After several surgeries, he had to retire in 1998. He has taught for FDNY, as well as the state and county of New York. He has also been an instructor in the private sector, a former partner in Spec Rescue, and now owns Glacier Rescue Solutions. When not involved with training, he pursues his other passions such as hunting, fishing, and organizes firefighter hunts.



#firemen #firefighting #Leadership #dedication 

55 min