John A. Hayowyk Jr. has been in the fire service for more than 28 years, currently serving as a battalion chief for the City of Passaic, NJ, Fire Department. He is a New Jersey Certified Level 2 Fire Service Instructor and heads up of the Training Division for the Roxbury Township, NJ. Volunteer Fire Department. Hayowyk has recently presented classes at several local conferences and around the country. He is the owner of Beyond the Basics Fire Training and Consulting and part of the Thin Red Line Radio Show podcast.