Presentation Skills for Fire & EMS Leaders: Becoming a Powerful Communicator for Your Organization

Battalion Chief Robert Avsec (Ret.) served with the Chesterfield (Va.) Fire & EMS Department for 26 years. He was an active instructor for fire, EMS, and hazardous materials courses at the local, state, and federal levels, which included more than 10 years with the National Fire Academy. Chief Avsec earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Cincinnati and his Master of Science degree in Executive Fire Service Leadership from Grand Canyon University. He is also a 2001 graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program. Since his retirement in 2007, he has continued to be a life-long learner working in both the private and public sectors to further develop his ＂management sciences mechanic＂ credentials. He makes his home in Alexandria, Virginia.