Rick Stilp

Background

About Rick Stilp

Richard began his career in emergency response almost 40 years ago. Early in his career he realized how important education was and began a career long effort of learning. Not only has Richard completed an extensive education but he has also spent much of his efforts teaching and improving the education of his fellow firefighters and healthcare providers. During his career on Orlando Fire Department he attended school to become a paramedic, registered nurse and complete a Bachelors Degree in Business and a Master Degree in Management. Richard began teaching in the EMS field in the 1980s and eventually expanded his teaching into hazardous materials response and fire officer coursework. After retirement Rick spent six years in hospital management as a Corporate Director but his love of the fire service brought him back as the Executive Director of the Central Florida Fire Academy. Richard is a Florida Professional Emergency Manager (FPEM) and is certified as a Florida Fire Instructor a Master Instructor through both the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association, and the International Association of Firefighters. He is one of a select few FEMA, Master Exercise Practitioners (MEP). Richard is an adjunct professor at Valencia College in the Fire Degree program, and works for a consulting firm teaching and conducting training exercises throughout Florida. Richard is a dynamic and motivational educator. His presentations are informative, inspirational, and entertaining. Richard is a follower of the Socratic method of teaching and utilizes an interactive style that connects with the audience to provide a memorable and learning experience. He has authored a number of books related to emergency response (primarily in the hazardous materials field) and has also published a number of articles for professional publications. You can find him on a regular basis teaching and presenting at some of the largest hazardous materials conferences in the nation.