Dennis Smith

Dennis Smith served as a New York City firefighter for 18 years, developing a deep respect for emergency service professionals.

His experiences inspired bestselling books like "Report from Engine Co. 82" and "Report from Ground Zero," the latter based on his 57-day involvement in the World Trade Center rescue and recovery efforts.

Smith's career spans firefighting, writing, publishing, and leadership roles in youth and emergency service organizations.

His unique background allows him to effectively represent the interests of emergency professionals.

Smith's most recent project is founding an international social media website, wavepeg.com, demonstrating his continued commitment to improving global connections.