David Owsianiak

David Owsianiak is a 17 year veteran of the fire service. He began his career with truck and engine companies in Daytona Beach Florida. He attended many courses in advanced fire and rescue techniques through the National Fire Academy and with Florida State Fire College. In 1995 he came to the Chicago land area performing both firefighting and paramedic duties for Brookfield Fire Dept, IL. In 1996 he joined the Chicago Fire Department as a paramedic and quickly rose through the ranks to PIC. His love and advanced skills in firefighting and rescue brought him to one of the Chicago Fire Departments elite companies Squad 1 located in the heart of downtown Chicago. FF Owsianiak has received the Firefighter Medal of Valor for rescuing a mother and her 7 y/o daughter from a burning apartment fire. He also provided himself for over 10 days to the brothers of FDNY during 9/11. He also provided his assistance during hurricane Katrina’s relief efforts. He has additional unit awards for rescues and teachings. He has instructed for many institutions such IFSI , RICO Rapid Intervention Company Operations, RICO Aggressive Primary Search, RIT Under Fire and at the Chicago Fire Academy