Fire Science Faculty: Bachelor in Fire Science Administration

Everett G. Pierce, M.S., CFO

Professor and Department Chair of Fire Science Programs at Anna Maria College

Professor Pierce has been a member of the fire service for 45 years and has taught at the university level for over 25 years. He is the current director of Fire Science programs at Anna Maria College, where he has served in various capacities for 10 years. He has both an associate's and a bachelor's degree in Business Management, an associate's degree in Fire Science and a master's degree in Emergency Management. His career in the fire service includes a position as the deputy chief of a Call Department, 20 years in state fire training, and three years as a Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director of a combination department. Professor Pierce has been an adjunct instructor at the National Fire Academy for 25 years and has presented at numerous Fire Service venues and conferences.

Paul Antonellis

Paul Antonellis retired at the rank of Fire Chief after serving more than 20 years in the fire service in Massachusetts. He also served as a part-time police officer for ten years and has more than 18 years of experience as a Certified Employee Assistant Professional (CEAP) and a Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS). He is currently on the adjunct faculty of four colleges, teaching in the undergraduate and graduate Fire Science, Labor Relations, Justice, and Human Resource Management programs, and also serves as a curriculum development specialist, responsible for developing new courses or converting traditional classroom courses into online courses. He has authored and published two books and more than 25 articles on various topics in the field of fire service and law enforcement and has traveled nationally and internationally to speak on various topics relating to emergency services. Chief Antonellis holds an A.S. in Fire Science, an A.S. in Criminal Justice, a B.S. in Fire Science Management, and a master's in Labor and Policy Studies with a concentration in Human Resource Management.

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