Dave McGlynn has been in fire & emergency services since 2001, having served in municipal and federal fire departments as a firefighter, a driver/operator, a company officer and a training officer. He currently is an assistant fire chief for the Letterkenny, PA, Fire Department, where he serves as the operations chief and training officer. McGlynn’s previous positions include chief of the training division for the United States Military Academy Fire Department in West Point, NY. He also is a fire instructor and a national public speaker, speaking on leadership development, training officer and program development, and professional development. McGlynn holds an associate degree in fire science and a bachelor’s degree in fire & emergency services administration and is pursuing a master’s degree in organizational leadership.