It's A First: Fire Marshal Robert Dobuzinsky Graduates National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program

BRANFORD, CT—Branford's Fire Marshal Robert Dobuzinsky graduated from the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer program this month.

Dobuzinsky is the first member of the Branford Fire Department to complete this highly competitive and rigorous two-year program, according to Ashley Dobuzinsky.

The EFO program focuses on fostering the development of executive leadership skills and strategic planning with a focus on improving communities.

A program of FEMA's U.S. Fire Administration, the Executive Fire Officer program is designed to support the needs of fire and emergency medical services agencies in "preparing executive officers to meet the ever-changing demands of the dynamic communities in which they serve."

An Executive Fire Officer Program student learns with fellow fire and EMS officers about the exercise of leadership in crafting bold and imaginative public policy solutions that keep communities safe and make them resilient.

To fulfill the research requirements of the EFO program, students must complete a Capstone Applied Project. The project selection for the CAP is designed to allow students to investigate a key issue or problem that has been identified as important to their fire service organization and community.

'Barriers to Mental Health Treatment in the 21st Century Fire Service' is Dobuzinsky's completed capstone project.