Spotlight

Brad Kavetski

is a founding member of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network-South Carolina Chapter and is the current State Director. Brad is a 12-year fire service veteran and began his fire service career as a volunteer in rural northeastern Pennsylvania. Brad is a Nationally Registered Paramedic and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science Management from American Military University. He currently serves as a career Fire Captain with Horry County (SC) Fire Rescue & EMS Department and received his Fire Officer Designation from the Commission on Professional Credentialing.

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.

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.