Anne Gagliano is the wife of Fire Engineering author & FDIC speaker Mike Gagliano from the Seattle (WA) Fire Department.  She lectures with her husband on how to build and maintain a strong marriage.  She will use this section of the site to counsel and advise firefighters and their spouses on common pitfalls of being married to someone in the profession. 

Off Duty With Kevin Shea is a monthly video column following Lt. (Ret.) Kevin Shea from FDNY as he hunts and fishes across the North American continent.  Shea blends actual hunting and fishing with advice and safety tips, techniques and commentary

As children learn of the adventures of Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog, they learn valuable fire safety tips enabling them and their families to help keep fire safe. Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog is not only fun, but educationally sound and based on the latest fire safety research for young children.

Michael Kreuger is an NSCA-certified personal trainer. He works with firefighters and others in and around Madison, Wisconsin. He is available to fire departments, civic organizations, and athletic teams for training, consulting, and speaking engagements. He has published numerous articles on fitness, health, and the mind-body connection.

Claire Diab is an internationally recognized Yoga therapist. She is the director of the Yoga Program for the Chopra Center founded by Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. David Simon. She is an adjunct professor of Asian Studies at Seton Hall University. She is the author of several books and DVDs on Yoga including “Yoga For Firefighters.”

Dennis Boyle is a retired fire director and acting chief with the West Orange (NJ) Fire Department. He was the recipient of the 1999 New Jersey Deputy Fire Chiefs “Fire Officer of the Year” award.

Mary Jane Dittmar is senior associate editor of Fire Engineering and conference manager of FDIC. Before joining the magazine in January 1991, she served as editor of a trade magazine in the health/nutrition market and held various positions in the educational and medical advertising fields.

Derek Rosenfeld looks at the world of sports, both professional and firefighter-related, and its impact in and out of the firehouse. Derek is an associate editor for Fire Engineering magazine and has eight years of baseball coaching experience at the collegiate level. Before his coaching career, he was a decorated infielder at New Jersey's Ramapo College and in several semi-pro leagues around the tri-state area.

Financial Advisor and Insurance Agent Diana Palmieri specializes in financial and retirement planning for firefighters. Diane offers tips on what firefighters can do with their money to plan/savefor retirement, the buzz on investing and the latest trends and vehicles

Diane Feldman is executive editor of Fire Engineering and conference director of FDIC. She has a B.A. in English communications. She has been a yenta (look it up) for most of her life. If you have a story for the Yenta, e-mail dianef@pennwell.com.

Tim Saguinsin is certified in the state of New Jersey and is a member of the Metuchen Volunteer Fire Department in addition to creating Fireighter Dan. He attended the Maryland Institute, College of Art where he received his BFA in General Fine Arts in 1995.