Andrew Byrnes

Faculty Member

Andy Byrnes

Biography

Retired Fire Dept. Paramedic and Battalion Chief Extensive Local, State, National and International instruction experience; National Fire Academy Graduate; Executive Fire Officer, B.S. Emergency Services Managment; M.Ed. Utah State University; Recruit Academy Director.

Education

MS, Utah State University, 2009

Major: Education

BS, Utah Valley University, 2005

Major: Public Emergency Services Management

Teaching

ESFF 250A

Firefighter Recruit Candidate Academy I, Spring 2025

ESFF 250B

Firefighter Recruit Candidate Academy II, Spring 2025

ESFF 1120

Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival, Spring 2025

ESFF 1120

Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival, Spring 2025

ESFF 1360

Recruit Candidate Academy Internship, Spring 2025

Awards

John P. O'Gorman Making a Difference Award

International Association of Fire Chiefs - June, 2016

Recognition of the Leadership and Coordination of the Research Efforts regarding the Jack Rabbit Project and its impact on the international community of hazardous materials/WMD responders.

Dean's Special Recognition Award

CAPS Dean - April, 2014

Recognition of research regarding the Jack Rabbit Project.