Deputy Chief (Ret.)
Santa Clara County Fire Department
San Jose, California
Steve Prziborowski has over 30 years of fire service experience, recently retiring as a Deputy Chief from the Santa Clara County (Los Gatos, CA) Fire Department. Steve is also an instructor for the Chabot College (Hayward, CA) Fire Technology Program, as well as a contract instructor for the National Fire Academy (Emmitsburg, MD). Steve received the 2020 Ronny Jack Coleman Leadership Legacy Award from CPSE and was awarded the 2008 California Instructor of the Year. He is a Former Executive Board Member for the California Fire Chiefs Association, and also a former President of the Northern California Training Officers Association. Steve is a state-certified Chief Officer and Master Instructor, has earned a Master’s degree in Emergency Services Administration, has completed the Executive Fire Officer Program at the National Fire Academy, and has received Chief Fire Officer and Chief Training Officer Designation through the Commission on Professional Credentialing. Steve is a regular presenter at fire departments, fire service events and conferences across the country, having presented in 37 states and Canada. He has authored numerous articles in all of the leading fire service publications, and has published four career development books: Reach for the Firefighter Badge, The Future Firefighter’s Preparation Guide, How to Excel at Fire Department Promotional Exams and most recently, 101 Tips to Ace your Promotional Exam, through Fire Engineering Books and Videos. He is finalizing his fifth book, Courage Under Fire Leadership, which will also be published by Fire Engineering Books and Videos.
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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM