Stephen Browne Email Address

Battalion Chief

The School for Democracy and Leadership is a 6-12th grade college preparatory school that will cultivate strong leaders and learners in our world. Our students will have exciting opportunities for internships, mentorships, college exploration, a summer bridge program and student governance, supported by partnerships with the New York Urban League, New School University-Eugene Lang College and Sadie Nash Leadership Project. We emphasize high academic achievement, a rigorous college preparatory curriculum for every child, and a close connection to the larger community. Our school emphasizes student choice, parent and community participation, and the development of personal potential through a number of elements including student advisories, Town Hall meetings, student government, and Change Projects where students work towards transforming an issue or challenge they select. Our students will take what they learn at School for Democracy and Leadership far beyond its halls ­ to college, to their communities, to the city, and to their future careers. They will be a positive force in their world, capable of influencing change, participating meaningfully in their communities, and contributing constructively to democracy in our society.

Over 29 years of experience as a first responder in the police and fire service. Currently serving as a Battalion Chief utilizing ICS on a daily basis.Instrucuctor in the NYC Office of Emergency Management Cert Program. Eighteen years experience as a company fire officer performing the management responsibilities and instructional teaching required of the position. Diverse work experience from working in a congested area such as Manhattan to a suburban area in Queens and understanding the challenges of each area and how they relate to ICS. For the past 7yrs I have served as a Emergency Response Consultant delivering training and responding to incidents for clients in the Energy Sector. I have responded to major oil spills such as BP's Gulf Oil Spill and Enbridge's Kalamazzo River spill in Michigan. I have carried out the responsibilities of various positions in an ICS organization ranging from Branch Director to Planning Section Chief. I teach ICS classses for the energy sector as well as develop and facilitate tabletop and functional exercises.