Jerry Ozog

Jerry Ozog has a diverse range of work experience in the field of emergency services. Jerry has served as the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute since 2019, where they are responsible for leading and managing the organization. Prior to this role, Jerry worked as a Consultant and Contract Instructor for their own company, Jerome Ozog Enterprises LLC, starting in 2014.

Jerry has also had extensive experience as a volunteer firefighter and safety officer, serving as the Deputy Chief of Training for the Hampden Township Volunteer Fire Company since 2003. Additionally, they have been a member of the South Central Task Force since 2005, where they have demonstrated proficiency in various incident management roles.

In terms of government work, Jerry has served as a member of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania All Hazards Incident Management Team since 2012, with a focus on planning. Jerry has also worked as a Peer Consultant for the Commonwealth of PA Department of Community and Economic Development from 2011 to 2014, providing guidance to fire and EMS departments.

Jerry's experience also includes roles as an Education Specialist for VFIS, responsible for developing and conducting education programs for emergency services organizations, and as a Program Director at Harrisburg Area Community College's Public Safety Training Center.

Before transitioning to their current field, Jerry served as the Executive Director of EMMCO East Regional EMS Council, overseeing operations and programs for a non-profit EMS regulatory and planning agency.

Overall, Jerry Ozog has a wealth of experience and expertise in emergency services, incident management, training, and consulting.

Jerry Ozog has a diverse education history. Jerry completed the Master Exercise Practitioner Program (MEPP) in disaster planning and exercise design at the FEMA Emergency Management Institute from 2013 to 2014. Prior to that, they undertook continuing education courses at the National Fire Academy/Emergency Management Institute between 1997 and 2014. From 2007 to 2010, Jerry attended the United State Fire Administration/National Fire Academy, earning a degree in Executive Fire Officer. Jerry also obtained a Master's in Public Administration (MPA) from Gannon University from 1997 to 1999 and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Organizational Management from Houghton University from 1992 to 1995. Additionally, Jerry holds several certifications, including Fire Company Officer 4 (1021-2014) from Bucks County Community College in 2021, Fire Officer 3, and the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation from ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership in December 2021.