Patrick L. Wirkus
Battalion Chief| Level II Fire Instructor| EMT Instructor| Level I Thermography Certified
- Role
- Emt Instructor at Atlantic Health
- Location
- Berkeley Heights, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Patrick L. Wirkus
Patrick Wirkus is a career Battalion Chief with the City of Elizabeth, New Jersey Fire Department. He holds a master’s degree in Fire Executive Leadership from Columbia Southern University and a bachelor’s degree in Fire Science from New Jersey City University. Chief Wirkus is a designated Chief Fire Officer (CFO) credentialed through the Center for Public Safety Excellence and a current National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer candidate.In addition to his role in Elizabeth, Chief Wirkus serves as a Deputy Fire Mutual Aid Coordinator with the Union County, NJ Fire Mutual Aid System. He is also Level I Thermography Certified, a certified Level II Fire Instructor and EMT Instructor, contributing to firefighter education and training. With a focus on leadership, operational efficiency, and safety, Chief Wirkus continues to advance best practices in fireground command and strategy.
Experience
Emt Instructor
Oct 2024 — Present
Education
Columbia Southern University
Master's degree, Fire Executive Leadership-Emergency Services Management
New Jersey City University
Bachelor's degree, Fire Science/Fire-fighting
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