Richard served over 23 years in the fire service as EMS Coordinator, Training Officer, Bomb & Arson Team Coordinator, Hazardous Materials Officer, Shift Commander and Acting Fire Chief. Currently he serves as president of Emery & Associates, Inc. where he delivers specialized training courses, including decon, monitoring, Personal Protective Equipment, confined space rescue and advanced trench rescue, to both municipal and industrial clients throughout the country. Emery is a principle member of the NFPA's Hazardous Materials Response Committee. |