Robert Seeburger Jr. has dedicated over 32 years to the fire service industry. He is a retired Battalion Fire Chief from the Bayonne Fire Department in Hudson County. His career commenced in 1992, with promotions to Lieutenant in 2000, Captain in 2005, and Battalion

Chief in 2010, making him one of the youngest Chief Officers in the department’s history. Throughout his distinguished career, he has served in various capacities including Engine,

Truck, HazMat, and Rescue Companies. He concluded his tenure as Chief of Operations and Special Operations, responsible for overseeing all Special Operations Companies for more than

a decade. Previously, he served as a tour commander for five years. He holds numerous certifications such as New Jersey Level 2 Instructor, NFPA Rope Rescue Technician Instructor, UASI Task Force Member, and has served as Chairman of the Metro Urban Search and Rescue Executive Committee for eight years, responding to a variety of technical rescue incidents. Over the course of his career, Mr. Seeburger has received multiple commendations in recognition of

his bravery. For the past nine years, Mr. Robert has held the position of partner at Superior Fire & Emergency Training LLC, an organization that delivers emergency response training across the tri-state region. In 2025, Mr. Robert founded Halex Consulting, a consulting firm specializing in emergency services. The firm provides support to various departments and industries in the domains of Safety, Compliance, and Exercise Planning.

Robert Disbrow IAAI-CFI has cultivated a distinguished career spanning over 36 years within the Fire Service, encompassing roles in Career, Volunteer, and Federal Departments. Mr. Disbrow is a retired Fire Captain from the City of Bayonne Fire Department, where he commanded Squad Company 5 under the city's Special Operations Command. He also served as a member of the UASI Northern Region USAR Team, responding to numerous technical rescue incidents. He holds an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science and possesses certifications as a New Jersey Level 2 Fire Instructor, Fire Inspector, and Fire Officer 2. Mr. Disbrow is recognized as a subject matter expert in Fire Investigation, holding the IAAI-Certified Fire Investigation Certification, and currently conducts investigations across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the five boroughs of New York City. Furthermore, he demonstrates extensive expertise in Engine Company Operations,

Rescue Company Operations, and Special Operations. He has authored multiple

articles on fire investigation for firehouse.com. Over nine years ago, he co-founded Superior Fire & Emergency Response Training, an organization dedicated to providing

instruction to various departments throughout the tri-state area. Additionally, Mr. Disbrow serves as a District Fire Warden for the New Jersey Forest Fire Service and functions as an Adjunct Professor in the Fire Science program at Middlesex County

College.

Dave has been involved with the fire service for over 33 years. Dave was a career firefighter with the Federal Fire Service retiring in 2015. He has been an active volunteer for the last 33 years holding a Chief Officer rank 7 times. Dave is currently and Assistant Fire Marshal in Brick Twp, NJ. 

He is a certified level 2 Instructor, Fire Inspector, Fire Officer, Fire/Arson Investigator and EMT. 

Dave also serves as a Deputy District Warden for the New Jersey State Forest Fire Service. 

Chief Bahrenburg is considered a subject matter expert in Strategy and Tactics and Engine and Truck company Disciplines. 

John Sahatjian, IAAI-CFI, is a Senior Instructor with Superior Emergency Training and has been involved in the fire service for over 25 years. He served as Chief of Department in Wall Township, NJ, for seven years and currently holds the rank of Captain, serving as Team Lead for the Technical Rescue Team in Ocean County. John holds an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science and is certified as a New Jersey Level II Fire Instructor and Fire Officer II. He works full-time as a private fire investigator, conducting origin and cause investigations across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York City.

He is a published contributor to Fire Engineering magazine, writing on mental health, leadership, and vehicle extrication. In addition to instructing throughout New Jersey, John manages the digital presence and website operations for Superior Emergency Training.

John is especially passionate about mental health in the fire service, cultivating positive firehouse culture, and advancing training in special operations.

John Drew graduated from John Jay University with a Bachelors Degree in Fire Service Administration. He has worked for the New York City Fire Department for the past 17 years. John started his career as a firefighter in Brooklyn, and was then transferred to one of the busiest truck companies in the department. He gained a tremendous amount of experience working in this company and it inspired him to further his career. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 2010, and became part of  The Special Operations Command in 2012. John is current the LT. of Rescue 5.  John is also a certified Fire Instructor II. He frequently teaches at the Technical Rescue School on Randall’s Island. With John’s many years of experience and respect for the job he enjoys teaching other fire fighters and officers different skills to enhance their performance and skills to keep them safe.

Jerry is a Level 2 Fire Instructor with the Ocean County Fire Academy and a member of the fire service for over 29 years.
Jerry joined the fire service in 1989 and has served as a volunteer in both Monmouth and Ocean Counties and with the N.J. State Forest Fire service since 1991.
Jerry is a N.J. Licensed Electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and has over 25 years of experience in Industrial Safety and Electrical Hazards.

Mike Hines has been involved with the Fire Service for over 38 years. Mike works
as a Per Diem Firefighter in Wall Township New Jersey. Mike is also a working
fire inspector for 2 Central Jersey towns. Mike is certified as a level 1 Instructor,
Fire Official, Emergency Medical Technician and Fire/Arson Investigator.

Mike also serves as a District Warden for the New Jersey Forest Fire Service and is
an Instructor for the Colorado Wildfire Academy. Instructor Hines is also a United
States Air Force Veteran. Mike is considered an expert in Wildland Firefighting,
Fire Investigation and Fire Prevention codes & standards.

Scott started as a volunteer fireman in 1988 then began his career in 1998 in South Carolina with the North Charleston Fire Department working in the City’s busiest firehouse Engine 2 ladder 2 & Squad 2. He then took a job with the City of Charleston where he was assigned to Engine 3 located on the “East Side ” CFDs busiest area. In 2002 Scott was hired with the City Of New York and assigned to Engine 279 but in 2004 he transferred to Engine 283 one of FDNYs busiest engine companies located in Brownsville Brooklyn. With 29 years in the fire service 19 of which are career Scott’s experience is very diverse in engine and truck tactics he has extensive experience in private dwellings, multiple dwellings, high rise / standpipe buildings and taxpayers.

Thomas has been involved in the Fire Service for over 7 years including career and volunteer departments. Tom is a career firefighter in an urban city fire department based in Hudson County, New Jersey currently assigned to an engine company. Tom also has experience in emergency medical services, emergency services communications, emergency management, fire inspections and has been a CPR instructor for over 5 years. Tom is also a certified Fire/Arson Investigator . Tom graduated from New Jersey City University with a Bachelor’s of Science in National Security Studies and is currently completing a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science from NJCU.

Billy joined the fire service in 2012 as a volunteer before beginning his career in 2015. He was promoted to the rank of Captain in 2023 with the now South Essex Fire Department and is currently assigned to the Tower Ladder. Billy has also served as both a Level 2 and PT Instructor for the Union County Fire Academy since 2019. 

Through his experiences working with other departments and fire service instructors he recognized the value of lessons learned and the importance of sharing the knowledge and skills that not only built on the foundations of training but also enhance the tactical efficiency of limited staffed companies.

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With 25 years as a firefighter for the City of Elizabeth, working in the Engine, Truck and then assigned to Rescue 1 for 17 years. Sean brings a wealth of knowledge from the streets to the classroom and training grounds. 

 Sean finished his career as Captain of Engine 2. He was also a member of the Elizabeth Tech Rescue team and a member of NJ-TF1 for 12 years as a rescue specialist. 

Pat joined the fire service in 2016 as a career firefighter in Bayonne, NJ.  He currently is assigned to Squad Company 5 and has previously been assigned to an engine and rescue company.  He is a certified structural collapse specialist, trench rescue technician, hazardous materials technician, certified incident safety officer, and is a member of the UASI team.  He also has additional certifications in confined space operations, rope rescue operations, and attended flammable liquids fire school. 

Chris “Tons”. Sorrentino, a veteran fire service professional with more than 20 years of experience in firefighting, fire prevention, and technical rescue. He currently serves as a career firefighter in the City of Plainfield, New Jersey, and is the working Fire Official and Lead Fire Instructor at Hunterdon County for Fire Inspector, Fire Official, FFII, RIC and Truck Ops programs. Chris began his fire service journey in 2002 as a volunteer. Before entering the public sector, he worked as a sprinkler fitter and fire protection contractor throughout the Tri-State. He holds technician-level certifications in all major technical rescue disciplines and is certified Fire Investigator.

Paul started in the volunteer fire service in 1991, then in 1997 became a career firefighter with the Southard Fire Department in Howell, NJ.  While at Southard Paul was also assigned as an EMT and Hazardous Materials Technician.  In 2002 Paul switched careers and is currently a Sergeant with the Howell Township Police Department, but still remains an active participant in the fire service as Chief of the Laurelton Fire Company and Team Leader of the Brick Township Technical Rescue Team.

Paul also served as a Rescue Specialist with NJ Task Force 1, and currently holds the position of Rescue Squad Officer.  He is also a Lead Instructor for FEMA’s Structural Collapse Technician course and instructs rescue training through the Rutgers Center for Government Services.​

Paul is a Level 2 Fire Instructor through the NJ Division of Fire Safety and instructs a variety of topics such as: hazardous materials, confined space/rope rescue, trench rescue, structural collapse, and incident command related courses.  Paul is also certified as an instructor through the NJ Police Training Commission and an Instructor at the Monmouth County Police Academy.​

Paul has an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science from Ocean County College and a Master of Administrative Science Degree from Fairleigh Dickenson University.

Chris has been a municipal firefighter for 24 years in Brick Township. He is also a team lead for the Brick Township Technical Rescue Team. At 21 years of age Chris graduated from the Paramedic program working a 10-year career. Currently Chris serves as the Fire Chief for Kinder Morgan Terminals Northeast Region. He over sees 70- NFPA 1081 firefighters and a fleet of twenty-five apparatus. The department specializes in Class B fires, confined space rescue, and hazardous material response / clean up. Other duties

include hazard recognition, preplanning and Fire Department outreach and training in Industrial applications. Chris is a guest

instructor in a yearly advanced foam school located at TEEX fire

academy Texas A&M.

Tim has over 25 years in the service,
Currently Lieutenant Tour 4 Long Branch,
Fire Official Oceanport Borough, 
COD of Monmouth Beach. He is a Level 2 Instructor, Hazmat Tech, Emt and holds an 
Associate Degree Fire Science Columbia Southern.
NJ Certified Fire Investigator 
NJ Fire Official 
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