An experienced educator based in New York, Alex Ramadanis is an adjunct professor at Queens College, where he teaches courses related to special education. Alex Ramadanis also serves as a volunteer firefighter for the Nyack Fire Department, which serves several municipalities in Rockland County, New York.

The Nyack Fire Department consists entirely of volunteer firefighters who give their time and talent to the community by investing in fire prevention, public education, and fire services. The department is affiliated with the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY), which provides representation, education, and training to the state’s 110,000 volunteer firefighters.

FASNY provides many training opportunities for volunteer firefighters. By training volunteer staff members in contemporary tactics and approaches, FASNY helps volunteer departments remain strong.

Departments can choose to engage in several training programs. The online OSHA refresher course is a convenient way to complete the annual OSHA safety training. Various seminars, taught by nationally known industry leaders, cover topics such as structures, leadership, construction, and recruitment.

FASNY also offers a boot camp designed to help volunteer firefighters sharpen their existing skills. The camp covers topics such as forcible entry, firefighter bailout, and roof ventilation.