Tom Young

Biography

 
THOMAS W. YOUNG, I.A.A.I., C.F.I., C.F.E.I., C.F.I.I.
VP, FIRE DIVISION (OFFICER)
Mr. Young’s professional career includes 27 years with St. Petersburg Fire and Rescue.  In that capacity he has been involved in many different emergency service positions including Fire Fighter, Driver Engineer, Station/Line Officer, Public Information Officer, Community Affairs Director, Deputy Fire Marshal and Fire Investigations Task Force Supervisor. As a Florida State Certified Fire Inspector he oversees code compliance, crowd management, fire safety analysis, special events, safety management, commercial and industrial fire emergency operations and reviewing fire contingency plans.
Mr. Young has completed and maintains state national and international certifications as Fire Investigator, Fire Investigator Instructor, Fire Inspector, Fire Officer, and Basic Fire Instructor.  He has also authored articles in fire engineering publications, as well as firehouse and local municipality newsletters.  Furthermore, he participates in, designs, and instructs educational seminars and continuing educational courses.  Moreover, he has conducted Live Burn Testing to include appliances, vehicles, and closed room fire tests and studies.
Mr. Young supervised the cause and origin efforts for the St. Petersburg Fire and Rescue for over 10 years.  He has testified as an expert witness in court cases and has testified before the Grand Jury.  He has also been involved in special projects such as juvenile fire setters, an educational intervention program that he developed.  Additionally, he has served as the department’s shipboard firefighting instructor. He has a strong marine investigative background.
Mr. Young has been recognized for his achievements by being the recipient of awards that include, Fire Officer of the Year, and The State of Florida’s, Florida Fire Marshals Public Educator of the Year.
As division manager Mr. Young oversees the fire investigation efforts, which include training, hiring, and supervising a team of highly trained and experienced fire consultants with Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.

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