Mark Sicuso
Mark is a 22-year veteran of the Fire Service. He is currently Fire Chief for the Electric Boat Fire Department in Groton, CT. He retired in July 2023 as Lieutenant/Acting Captain assigned to Engine 3 and in command of the Norwich Fire Hazmat Operations. He holds two bachelor’s degrees from the University of New Haven in Fire Science Administration and Arson Investigation and a Master of Public Administration from the University of New Haven. Mark is a principal member of NFPA 385 the Standard for Tank Vehicles for Flammable and Combustible Liquids. Mark is a credentialed Chief Fire Officer from the Center for Public Safety Excellence. Mark holds his member grade (MIFireE) from Institution of Fire Engineers USA Chapter. Mark is a HazMat Manager/Safety Officer for MATF-1 a FEMA Urban Search and Rescue team. He is also an alternate on FEMA US&R Incident Support Team as a HazMat Specialist and a FEMA instructor. He also serves on the FEMA US&R Advisory Organization Hazmat Subgroup. He has deployed to numerous federal disasters as a Hazmat Specialist/Manager/IST Member. He is currently the Co-Chair of the Region 4 (Cerrit) Hazardous Materials response team. Mark is an Adjunct instructor at the Massachusetts Fire Academy and the co-owner of All Hands Operating Training. Mark has instructed nationally and holds numerous Fire Service Certifications/Qualifications. Mark is married to the love of his life Emily and has two awesome kids Kelsey & Lucas. He serves his community by serving on the City of Norwich Ice Rink Authority and Norwich Harbor Management Committee.
Presentations:
Hazmat History - Calls Every Hazmat Responder Should Know About
Have you ever been to a hazmat call and wondered why we do what we do? Have you ever had a new member ask why do we do it that way? These are just a few of the questions you get, I am sure. Come join me for a lively interactive discussion about hazmat calls every hazmat tech should know. We will be able to answer the above questions and more. I agree that your front windshield is bigger than your rear-view mirror for a reason, but knowing our past will make our future easier. In fact “Knowledge gained through experience, also known as experiential knowledge, is knowledge that comes from direct practice and reflection on those experiences” We will dive deep into why we do the things we do and what shaped hazmat response, laws and standards that govern us today!