Curt Varone has over 40 years of fire service experience and 30 as a practicing attorney. His background includes 29 years as a career firefighter in Providence (retiring as a Deputy Assistant Chief), as well as volunteer and paid on call experience. He is the author of two books: Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services, (2006, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014) and Fire Officer's Legal Handbook (2007). His information and website are http://www.firelawblog.com 

Mark Lamplugh is a fourth-generation firefighter and former captain. Mark is working with Institute for Responder Wellness and Deer Hollow Recovery He published "Marketing Playbook for Social Media" available on Amazon. He has helped hundreds of firefighters nationwide find mental health support.