John W. Glass
Contact Information:
john.glass@uc.edu
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EDUCATION
Master of Science in Management Science
Graduate School of Management and Technology
University of Maryland University College, College Park, Maryland
Bachelor of Science in Fire Science
University of Maryland University College/4.0 GPA
(Phi Kappa Phi- Academic Honor Society)
Associate of Arts in Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic
Anne Arundel Community College, magna cum laud, Arnold, MD
Associate of Arts in Fire Protection Technology
Catonsville Community College, Catonsville, MD
2001
1998
1985
1983
EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI,
FIRE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Adjunct faculty/part-time
Instructor for Analytical Approaches to Public Fire Protection
and Contemporary Issues in the Fire Service.
SENECA COLLEGE- SCHOOL OF FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Full-time Professor
Instruct in several classes in Fire Protection Engineering Technology at Seneca CollegeFire Protection Fundamentals
Building Construction and Fire Protection,
Fire Dynamics,
and fire training classes for the Pre-service Firefighter Training program at Seneca.
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT, Millersville, MD
Retired firefighter and fire officer – several line and staff positions includingSkills Development Coordinator-Training Academy
Lieutenant- Station Officer
Shift Supervisor- 911 Center
Fire fighter and Nationally Registered Paramedic (Firefighter I, II, III and IV)
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CERTIFICATIONS
 Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS - NFPA)
 Fire Officer IV (NFPA)
 Fire Instructor III (NFPA)
MEMBERSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 International Association of Firefighters- I.A.F.F.- retired active member
 National Fire Protection Association- N.F.P.A.
 Canadian Fire Safety Association- C.F.S.A.
 Society of Fire Protection Engineers- S.F.P.E
 Phi Kappa Phi-National Honor Society- membership limited to top 10% of graduating
class
 Numerous Leadership, Management and Instructor Courses
o United States Fire Administration- National Fire Academy, Emmitsburg, MD
 Numerous weekend, 1 week and 2 week courses
o Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, College Park, MD
 Certified as MFRI field training officer
o Seneca College, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Technology,
Toronto, Ontario
 Numerous professional development courses in pedagogy
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Currently working with Empire State College for newest version of the NFA’s
“Analytical Approaches to Public Fire Protection” course
Fire Modeling
Fire Dynamics
Fire Service Operations Research
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