About the Staff

We have assembled a staff of fire officers with extensive backgrounds in the educational and promotional fields dedicated to our profession. With resumes that include experiences as NJ DOP subject matter experts, authors, consultants, teachers, and most recently #1 candidates on their promotional exams; the staff assembled for our entrance and promotional workshops will present the most effective and goal oriented programs available.

Learn from the best instructors! (click pictures for bios)

Michael Terpak

Frank Montagne

James Drennan

Teaching Staff at Promotional Prep:

• Deputy Chief Kevin McCarthy - Clifton
• Deputy Chief Tom Freeman - Hackensack
• Deputy Chief Jim Davitt - Union
• Battalion Chief Rich Lapinski - Jersey City
• Battalion Chief Charles Thomas - North Hudson
• Battalion Chief Tim Foy - Jersey City

Consultants:

• Deputy Chief Paul Stein (ret) Santa Monica, CA
• Captain Mike West - South Metro, Colorado
• Battalion Chief Steven Woodworth, Atlanta