A seven-year veteran of the US Navy’s submarine service, Frank joined the service in 1990 and was hired by the Seattle Fire Department in 1991. He is currently a Lieutenant on the Technical Rescue Team. A state certified fire service instructor since 1991, Frank has researched, developed and implemented numerous training programs for rope, confined space, tunnel rescue and other rescue disciplines. He is a rescue squad leader as part of FEMA Urban Search & Rescue Washington Task Force 1 and a member of the regional Metro Medical Strike Team. As well as being a rescue specialist and public safety diver, Frank is also a hazardous materials technician and an IAFF Certified HazMat instructor. He sits on the NFPA 1670 committee on Technical Rescue and the NFPA committee on Life Safety in Road Tunnels. Frank holds a BA from the University of the State of New York. He makes his home in Silverdale, Wa with his two daughters and very patient wife.
