an Honorary Battalion Chief at the Hanover Park Fire Department in Illinois...and I could go on and on.
Denise earned a Master of Science Degree from the University of Illinois in 1985, and her Doctorate in Kinesiology, with a specialization in Exercise Physiology, from the University of Illinois in 1990. She holds the "Tisch Family Distinguished Professorship" at Skidmore College where she has spent more than 25 years researching the physiological effects of firefighting. She has been instrumental in the advancement of the "International Fire Service Journal of Leadership and Management Research" sponsored by the International Fire Service Training Association and Fire Protection Publications (IFSTA/FPP) with Oklahoma State University. She has been a frequent presenter at their annual Research Symposium, and in addition to the many recognitions and awards she has received in her career, Denise is the recipient of the Dr. John Granito Award for Leadership Research recognizing her extensive work. Over the past 25+ years, her relationships and partnerships with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), the First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE), and many other fire service associations and organizations, have endeared her to the fire and emergency services community. In addition to being a brilliant scientist and researcher, perhaps her greatest attribute is that she is a wonderful person and friend. She exudes a sincere desire to connect with others, and that may be what drives her ability to break down complex information into simpler and more easily understood written and verbal delivery processes.
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