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Vehicle and Roadway Safety for the First Responder
Kevin Roche
Assistant to the Fire Chief
Phoenix Fire Department
150 South 12th Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
602256-3175
kevin.roche@phoenix.gov
Background:
Kevin Roche is an Assistant to the Fire Chief for the Phoenix Fire Department. He is a graduate
of the Fire Protection program at Oklahoma State University and earned a Master’s Degree from
the University of Florida. Kevin began his career with the Gainesville Fire-Rescue Department in
Florida and has been a member of the Phoenix Fire Department since 1990. He is also an active
writer and consultant on fire fighter safety and management issues.
Mike Wieder
Assistant Director and Managing Editor
International Fire Service Training Association
930 North Willis Street
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078-8045
405-880-2525
mwieder@osufpp.org
Background:
Michael A. Wieder, MS, CFPS, MIFireE, is the Assistant Director at Fire Protection Publications,
headquarters for IFSTA at Oklahoma State University. He has written or edited over two dozen
books and 100 periodical articles. Mr. Wieder holds an Associate Degree in Fire Technology from
Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree
in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology and a Master's Degree in Occupational and
Adult Education from Oklahoma State University. A Certified Fire Protection Specialist and a member
of the Institution of Fire Engineers, he is a member of the National Fire Protection Association's
Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications (NFPA 1001) and Fire Service Training committees, and
serves as secretary of the National Fire Service Incident Management System Consortium.
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