Fred is a retired inshore/offshore commercial fisherman with 40 years of experience throughout the East Coast. He is a Founder of the North East Safety Training Co.; Owner/President of American Fire Suppression, Inc.,President of the “Point Club,” a mutual insurance club for commercial fishermen and Director for Sunderland Marine Insurance Co., Columnist of “SAFE BOAT – SMART BOAT” for Commercial Fishing News; National Fisherman “Highliner” award for service to fishing community.