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  • Leadership Workshop

    Frank Viscuso, Common Valor

    An engaging discussion on responsibility, purpose, and building strong, resilient teams, led by Retired Fire Deputy Chief and Best-Selling Author Frank Viscuso of Common Valor.

    Details

    • Date: Saturday, March 14
    • Time: 10 am to 1 pm
    • Location: The Forum at Tompkins Cortland Community Community College (TC3)
      • Park in the lower lot closest to the main entrance
    • Cost: Free
    • The event is limited to 250 people – register here

    Highlights:

    • Leadership-focused keynote and workshop
    • Real-world lessons from the fire service
    • Practical strategies for leaders at all levels
  • Member Spotlight

    Cindy Snow

    Meet Cindy Snow – The first woman to serve as Dryden Fire Department’s Fire Police Captain!

    “I love giving back to the community. If I had a friend or a family member that needed help, I would want them to get the help they need. I want to be that person for someone who needs the help!” – Cindy Snow

    • Certifications
      • Fire Police Certification
      • Other Certificates:
        • Managing Cardiac Chaos
        • Water Supply Operations
        • Response to Farming Incidents
        • Fire Behavior Training
        • 90 minutes of Training – Tanker Shuttle
    • Awards
      • Chiefs Award (2024, Previous Fire Department)
    • Special Projects
      • Citizen Preparedness and Safety Fair (2022)
      • 57th Annual Old Forge Firefighter Drill School (2024)
      • Fire Police Captain (6 years, Previous Fire Department)
      • EMT Class (Fall 2024, TLC)
      • Yellow Dot and Blue Envelope Programs (Implemented Fall 2025, Dryden Fire Department)
    • Job
      • Self-employed
    • Hobby
      • Photography
    • Fun Facts
      • Has an identical twin
      • Afraid of heights but went up in the bucket of Dryden’s ladder truck, which has a maximum height over 90 feet