Dave Raynor
A man with no limits. As is so typical of members of FDNY - Special Operations, Dave is ever ready to serve and always open to learning. Dave began his career with the City of New York as a police officer in Queens. Not long after his police appointment, Dave was appointed to the Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY). He was well on his way to becoming a rescue expert. He developed his fire service foundation with Ladder 104, Brooklyn and in July, '95 earned the privilege to join Rescue Company 4, Queens. Dave has since been assigned to Rescue 1 in Manhattan.
He holds multiple certificates in a vast array of emergency response specialties. Technical rope, confined space, hazardous materials and structural collapse are only a few of the disciplines in which Dave is highly capable. In addition to extensive training, having a wealth of experiences, makes Dave a natural for teaching operations and rescue. His soft-spoken approach to student interaction allows students to participate without feeling intimidated. REO is exceptionally fortunate to have Dave on our team!
Commitment to family, as well as, lots of overtime with FDNY, does not prevent Dave from enjoying both Alpine and technical ice climbing - a sport rarely encountered in Texas… Rock climbing is another favorite for Dave - weather permitting. No doubt, his son's scout troop can benefit tremendously from the hours of support that Dave provides.