Joseph McHugh is an experienced fire service professional with a comprehensive background in safety and incident management. Currently serving as Chief of the Greenwich Fire Department since September 2020, McHugh has also held various leadership roles within the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) since 1991, including Battalion Chief in Safety Battalion 1, where responsibilities included the safety of FDNY members during significant emergencies. Notable achievements include investigations into line-of-duty deaths, serving as an expert witness, and developing training programs to enhance operational risk mitigation. McHugh's career reflects expertise in safety oversight, training, and building inspections, complemented by a Bachelor of Science degree in Arson Investigation from the University of New Haven.
Croker Fire Drill Corp. | Croker Fire Safety Corp. | Croker Fire & Life Safety Institute
For over 110 years, Croker has designed and developed fire and life safety plans and conducted drills and training for businesses and institutions. Servicing clients throughout the northeast region, Croker is the largest fire and life safety consulting company throughout the country. CROKER FIRE DRILL CORPORATION (Commercial Properties) -- Croker develops plans and actively conducts drills and training for fire and non-fire related emergencies for a portfolio comprised of over 1800 buildings, in excess of 450 million square feet, including more than 40,000 hotel rooms. Croker’s clients include the most well-respected corporations and real estate management groups in the largest and most prestigious buildings throughout New York City’s five boroughs and throughout the northeast region. CROKER FIRE SAFETY CORPORATION (Health Care Facilities) -- Actively servicing over 1200 facilities, including over 100,000 beds, Croker has become the most prominent name in fire and life safety consulting throughout the health care related industry. Croker develops site-specific plans and conducts drills and training to prepare employees for emergencies, while keeping facilities in code compliance with municipal regulations. CROKER FIRE & LIFE SAFETY INSTITUTE (Certification Courses) -- Croker’s FDNY accredited classes will guide, teach and educate students on the processes, background and understanding to properly perform the responsibilities of a Fire and Life Safety Director. Additionally, Croker provides New York State accredited Security Guard training courses. Located in Manhattan, as well as offering online and private classes (at a location of your choosing), our courses are affordable, insightful and well respected throughout the industry.