New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority
Kevin Meehan, IAAI-FIT, CVFI has extensive work experience in the fire department. Kevin served as the Fire Chief at the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority from August 2015 to the present, where they managed daily operations, developed department SOP's, and purchased equipment for firefighters. Additionally, they held the position of Township Fire Chief at the Township of North Brunswick from January 2019 to January 2020.
Kevin Meehan's education history includes attending Middlesex College from 2003 to 2005, where they studied Fire Science. Prior to that, they graduated from North Brunswick Township High School in 2002 with a High School Diploma. In 2001, Kevin also enrolled in the Middlesex County Fire Academy, where they completed numerous Fire Ground related courses and certifications.
In addition to their education, Kevin Meehan has obtained several certifications throughout their career. Kevin became a Fire Investigation Technician (FIT) through the International Association of Arson Investigators in May 2023. In June 2021, they earned the certification of Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI) from the same institution. Kevin also achieved certifications such as Fire Officer I&II from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs in November 2019, and Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) from EMS Academy in July 2019. Kevin further received certifications in Enhanced Sports And Special Events Incident Management from Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service in October 2017, RIC Awareness & Operations, and CEVO in 2017. Kevin obtained the Firefighter II certification from Middlesex County fire academy in September 2004.
Some certifications mentioned in the provided information, such as Firefighter 1, First Responder Cert., Hazardous Material Awareness & Operation Level, and IML Level 3 do not have information on the institution or the specific date of completion.
New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority
The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA) is the exclusive regional State agency covering the high-profile Meadowlands District. The multi-faceted, dynamic agency has historically supported operations at the MetLife Sports Complex and is the planning and zoning agency for the 30.4-square-mile Hackensack Meadowlands District, which consists of parts of 14 municipalities in Bergen and Hudson counties. MetLife Sports Complex is an internationally renowned sports and entertainment hub that has hosted world-class events including Super Bowl XLVIII and WrestleMania 29. It includes MetLife Stadium, home to pro football’s New York Giants and New York Jets; the New Meadowlands Racetrack, host of the Hambeltonian Stakes; and the Meadowlands Arena. The site is the future home of American Dream Meadowlands, a massive entertainment and shopping destination that will include indoor amusement and water parks, and an indoor ski slope. The NJSEA governs development in the Meadowlands District through its Land Use Management Department, whose engineers and planners regulate major industrial, commercial and residential projects within the region. Its Solid Waste and Natural Resources divisions protect, maintain and enhance the District’s unique urban ecosystem and park network. The Meadowlands Environmental Research Institute, operated in partnership with Rutgers University, uses cutting-edge technology to study the area’s vital wetlands. In addition, NJSEA’s Meadowlands Environment Center, operated by Ramapo College, provides highly popular, hands-on environmental science education programs to students in Grades K-12.