On Scene Instructors



Michael Ciampo


Michael Ciampo is a 4th generation firefighter, currently he is a Lieutenant in the Fire Department of New York, and has been with the Department for 15 years working in Ladder 44 in the South Bronx and Ladder 45 in Washington Heights. Prior to working in NY he spent five years with the District of Columbia Fire Dept., working in Ladder 3 and Rescue 3 and served as a Volunteer Firefighter in the Wyckoff, NJ F.D. He is a Certified NY State instructor and is the Lead Instructor for the FDIC Hands- On-Training Ladder program and is a frequent FDIC lecturer. He also is a Hands On Instructor for FIREHOUSE World & Expo in the engine/ladder operations class. He has taught at numerous seminars and conferences around the country.



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  • Courses Offered

    • Truck Company Roof Operations
    • Engine Company Operations
    • Engine / Truck Hands On
    • Firefighter Safety and Survival
    • Large Caliber Hoseline Operations
    • Basic Vehicle Extrication
    • Advanced Vehicle Extrication
    • RIT / FAST Awareness & Operations
    • Firefighting in Strip Malls
    • Street Smart Laddering