Spotlight

Joe Schumacher

Joe Schumacher is FCSN’s state director for Virginia and a member of FCSN’s education committee. Joe is an engine captain with the City of Fairfax (VA) Fire Department. “I lost both of my parents to cancer, and I am a two-time survivor myself. I want to help prevent other firefighters from having to endure a fight against cancer.”

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Andy Dina

Hi, my name is Andy Dina, and I have been a member of the fire service for 30 years. I currently work as a Division Chief for the Naperville (IL) Fire Department, where I have just completed my 27th year of service. The Naperville Fire Department employs more than 200 personnel and operates out of 10 fire stations.

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Joe Nestor

Hi, my name is Joe Nestor. I started with the Pasadena (CA) Fire Department on March 27, 1972. In 1974, I was the second firefighter from Pasadena Fire Department to go to paramedic training. In 1979, I was promoted to fire captain, and as a captain I served as the city’s disaster preparedness coordinator. In 1981 I was promoted to fire captain II, and I was on a truck company until my promotion to battalion chief in 1987.

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