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Lives in:: 14100 W Cleveland Ave New Berlin WI 53151

Department:: 密尔沃基Fire Department

Title/rank:: Retired Assistant Chief of Operations

Years of public service:: 34

Agency structure:: Paid fire department

Professional Qualifications:: ISO,State Instructor, Company Officer, Tech Level Speical Operations

Topics you provide training for:: Firefighting,Trench, RIT, Confined Space, Rope Rescue, Heavy Rescue, Command & Leadership

Areas of expertise:: Firefighting,Trench, RIT, Confined Space, Heavy Rescue

Bio:: Retired as Chief of Operations after 28 years with Milwaukee Fire Department, having the operational responsibilities for the firefighting operations for an 1100 member department.
While COO worked in conjunction with federal, state and local agencies in the Southwest Threat Analysis Center obtaining federal clearance.
Worked with other local fire departments in the development of joint operations including radio interoperability, training and response.
Developed new joint cooperation between FD and PD Fire investigation teams allowing for a better with them both and state and federal investigation agencies.
Stood up 2 5 member rescue companies to better address firefighter safety and public protection.

During career also served as the Assistant Director of the HURT Team and has developed numerous operations manuals and standard operating procedures; and has responsibility for continual training of the 90 member HURT Team. Following the events of September 11, 2001, worked for the New York City Office of Emergency Management, Mayor’s Office, as a Logistics Operations Manager at the World Trade Center site.
Extensive volunteer fire department experience serving 17 years with the New Berlin (WI) Volunteer Fire Department.
Founder and President of Paul Conway Shields, a fire, law, safety equipment retailer & manufacturing company employing 35 people with sales of several million dollars. Extensive experience with national and international fire departments’ and distributors’ needs regarding purchasing, bid processes, and safety and municipal requirements. Assisted in the development of leather and composite helmets for the fire service to meet NFPA requirements and was owner of Paul Conway Helmets; prior to its sale to Lion in June 2000.

Web site:: http://fire.paulconwayshields.com

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At 11:24am on February 3, 2010,Brad Hoffsaid…: Saw the live feed last night and looking forward to tonights! Thanks for your sponsorship of The Battalion. Dave is a great guy.

At 2:14pm on February 2, 2010,Brad Hoffsaid…: Chief,

Keep up the great work with the Battalion series! Just wondering if you could someday when you're not too busy, maybe give me some pointers on making decent furnace fronts!

Thanks Brother

Stay safe

At 9:49pm on November 8, 2008,Brian Meroneysaid…: Howdy paul from Texas... Notice the helmet?

At 6:27am on October 18, 2008,Ellen Brownsaid…: Hi Paul...how're you doing?

At 6:50pm on October 7, 2008,Bobby Haltonsaid…: Paul,
John signed the book and it is going in the mail tomorrow morning.
Bobby

At 6:36pm on October 6, 2008,Kristopher Holiensaid…: Cpt. Conway,
我认为我过去和你交谈会议上call affiliated with a political race. Are you the same guy?

At 12:49am on October 6, 2008,jay comellasaid…: Hopefully this will turn out to be a good forum for exchange of ideas.

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