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Brad French is a captain in the Dayton (Ohio) Fire Department. He is a 20-year member of the fire service, and holds degrees in fire science and fire administration. French is a former member of the Board of Directors for the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI), serves on the technical committees for NFPA 1700 and 1402, and is a member of the technical panel for the UL-FSRI Coordinated Fire Attack study.

Courtney Levin is a Branded Content Project Lead for Lexipol where she develops content for the public safety audience including law enforcement, fire, EMS and corrections. She holds a BA in Communications from Sonoma State University and has written professionally since 2016.

Lucille Adams is a researcher and writer in the area of personal and business financial management. Her core focus is covering sound, conservative cash flow and investing strategies that unlock long-term value for small businesses owners, entrepreneurs, families and retirees.

Steven G. Conn, MSOL, BSN, RN, EMT-P, is a battalion chief and public information officer for the Colerain Township (Ohio) Department of Fire and EMS where he has served for over 30 years. He has a master’s degree in organizational leadership with a particular interest in organizational culture and how organizations are affected by major disturbances. He is also registered nurse with 30 years of experience in interventional cardiology.

Kerri Hatt is editor-in-chief, EMS1, responsible for defining original editorial content, tracking industry trends, managing expert contributors and leading execution of special coverage efforts. Prior to joining Lexipol, she served as an editor for medical allied health B2B publications and communities. Kerri has a bachelor’s degree in English from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. She is based out of Charleston, SC. Share your personal and agency successes, strategies and stories with Kerri at khatt@lexipol.com.

EMS1.com columnist Kelly Grayson, is a paramedic ER tech in Louisiana. He has spent the past 14 years as a field paramedic, critical care transport paramedic, field supervisor and educator. Kelly is the author of the book Life, Death and Everything In Between, and the popular blog A Day in the Life of An Ambulance Driver.

Research grant funding and how to get it. Kurt Bradley’s FireRescue1 column, ‘The Grants Guru,’ sponsored by Chief Grants, brings you information from a leading expert in public safety grants on how to write successful grant applications.

Learn about firefighter fitness from health expert Michael Medeiros in his FireRescue1 column, ‘Fitness for Fire.’ Topics include diet, home workouts and judging your level of fitness. Get tips on diet and exercise from a firefighter-EMT and strength coach who competes in the Firefighter Combat Challenge.

Mike McEvoy, a leader in the EMS world, shares his expertise on issues effecting the jobs and lives of firefighter paramedics. Read, ‘Fire Medicine,’ McEvoy’s FireRescue1 column, to learn about first responder stress, the criminalization of medical errors, current epidemics, and more.

Mike Nelms began his career in 1970 as a firefighter with the Lakewood, Colo., Fire Department, a major metropolitan fire department. He was rapidly promoted to lieutenant and emergency medical services coordinator, captain and head of training operations, and ultimately, to division chief of operations.

For 10 years from 1992, he directed the Red Rocks Community College’s Emergency Services Department. He is a graduate of the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer program and Red Rocks Community College where he received an Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science and Emergency Management. Now retired, Mike is an educator, facilitator and consultant.

Mike Stanley is a captain with the Aurora, Colo., Fire Department and has been actively involved in emergency services for more than 15 years. He has served the department as firefighter, paramedic, EMS educator, truck company officer, an EMS shift supervisor and a member of the hazardous-material and technical rescue teams He has obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership for Emergency Services. Mike also has an Associates degree in Fire Science Technology and another in Emergency Medical Services. He lectures locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

The pair are partners in On Purpose Leadership, LLC. They can be contacted at Mike.Nelms@FireRescue1.com and Mike.Stanley@FireRescue1.com.