Amerisafe Group
Mark Ford, MPA, FO, GIFireE, serves as a Career Fire Lieutenant and Deputy Fire Marshal for the Borough of Bellevue since April 2021. In addition, Mark holds roles as a Local Level Instructor at the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy and an Emergency Services Instructor at the Community College of Allegheny County, focusing on Hazardous Materials and Technical Rescue courses. Since February 2019, Mark has been providing technical rescue services for Amerisafe Group and responding to emergencies as an EMT and Rescue Technician with Ross/West View EMSA. Mark is also a Hazardous Materials Specialist with the Allegheny County Hazardous Materials Response Team. Formerly serving as Senior Minister at the First Christian Church of East Prairie and Firefighter EMT/Fire Instructor for the City of East Prairie, Mark has a strong foundation in emergency services and community leadership. Mark holds a Master of Public Administration with a focus on Emergency Services Management and is pursuing a Master of Science in Fire Executive Leadership.
Amerisafe Group
With offices in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Chicago, Amerisafe Group, offers full service safety consulting, staffing, safety training, management, safety equipment, technical rescue and occupational health services for all types of industries nationwide. Our professionals combine world-class safety principles with solid working experience taking into consideration industry best practices, as well as OSHA, client policies and owner policies to recommend practical and implementable solutions. Construction Safety Management - leads the industry by providing experienced “hands on” Construction Site Safety Management - utilizing proven tools, techniques, training programs and "Best Practices" of the industry. Occupational Health Services- We offer facility staffing, on-site testing services, and occupational nurse staffing. Our employees are thoroughly screened, tested, and our credentialing process is compliant with JCAHO industry standards. We have a group of dedicated medical personnel and can cover your staffing needs for per diem, short-term assignments, and long-term contracts, both local and travel. OSHA Compliance Training - offers quality hands-on OSHA Compliance Training provided by our experienced, degreed Certified Safety Professionals (CSP). OHSAS 18001 - world class safety and health programs that adhere to the OHSAS 18001 standard Industrial Hygiene - offers a full range of safety and environmental industrial hygiene services, including air monitoring, bulk sampling, noise surveys, indoor air quality assessments and both ionizing and non- ionizing radiation monitoring. Technical Rescue Services - expert Technical Services for your Safety Needs. Our nationwide network of certified Technical Rescuers provide both Confined Space Entry and Non-entry Rescue staffing and equipment for any job site.