Meet Our Cadre
At Tri-State Fire Training, our instructors bring a genuine passion for the job. With years of experience in both volunteer and career emergency services, they’ve faced the challenges, made the calls, and learned the lessons that shape the fire service. They’re here to share that knowledge in a way that’s practical, engaging, and relatable. Whether in the classroom or on the training ground, our instructors are committed to helping firefighters grow, improve, and stay connected to the craft.
LEAD INSTRUCTORS
Nick Higgins
Lead Instructor / Presenter
Piscataway Fire Department Engine 2
New Jersey
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTORS
Charles Gambuti
Logistics
Goshen Fire Department
New York
OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION
Matt Murray
Lead Administrator
Chester Fire Department
New York
JP Royea
Assistant Instructor / Presenter
Brookline Fire Department
New Hampshire
Scott Lemin
Assistant Instructor
Warwick Fire Department
New York
Ryan Farley
Logistics
Chester Fire Department
New York
Eyan Laboy
Logistics
Chester Fire Department
New York
Mike Elhihi
Asst. Instructor / Presenter
Front Seat Academy
Redwood City Fire Department
California
Harry Hunt
Assistant Instructor
FDNY
New York
Tom Marchiano
Owner / Lead Instructor / Presenter
Chester Fire Department
New York
Tim Finnegan
Assistant Instructor
West Point Fire Department
New York
Ryan Harris
Presenter
Montgomery County Fire & Rescue
Maryland
Bill Morrissey
Assistant Instructor / Presenter
Arlington Fire Department
New York
LOGISTICS
Vinny Federici
Asst. Instructor / Photographer
Washingtonville Fire Department
New York
Sean Sidley
Assistant Instructor
Salisbury Mills Fire Department
New York
Nate Routledge
Assistant Instructor
Monticello Fire Department
New York