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Officers & Staff
President
Steve Bertuccio

Email:

Phone:
954-268-3808

President Bertuccio joined Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue through a merger with Deerfield Beach.  President Bertuccio started his union involvement within local 4321 in 2016, when he won his first election. As a dues-paying member in good standing from Deerfield Beach, he attended meetings and was a part of the union body process, and wanted to do more.

 

As Vice President, he has represented members in various cases including internal affairs, grievances, union negotiations, and labor management. As Vice President, Bertuccio oversaw FIRE OPS 101. This opportunity allowed him to demonstrate to elected officials what the fire service is about.

 




Vice President 1
Charlie Bickman

Email:

Phone:
954-445-1409

Vice President Bickman joined Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue in 2004 after merging from the City of Cooper City where he began his fire rescue career. Vice President Bickman is currently a Battalion Chief floating throughout Broward County on Alpha shift. His career began in the City of Cooper City where he was hired as a Firefighter/EMT.  Vice President Bickman then rose to the rank of Driver Engineer and Rescue Supervisor while still employed with Cooper City Fire Rescue.  Vice President Bickman then merged into the Broward Sheriff’s Office Department of Fire and Rescue, where he held the position of Lieutenant, Captain, and most recently the position of Battalion Chief. Vice President Bickman has served in several factions of the Fire Rescue Division, including Technical Rescue, Seaport Operations, and Airport Operations. Vice President Bickman is also a member of The Advanced Medical Bike Team (AMBU) and currently serves as the Coordinator for the program.  Vice President Bickman currently has both his Associates Degrees in both Fire Science and Emergency Medical Services. Vice President Bickman is a State of Florida Fire Inspector, Fire Instructor, and Live Fire Instructor.

Vice President Bickman started his union involvement in 1992 as the Muscular Dystrophy Coordinator for the Metro-Broward Firefighters, Cooper City District 8. Vice President Bickman was then given the honor of MDA chairperson for the Metro Broward Firefighters of 3080 and the Broward County Council of Firefighters.  Vice President Bickman was then elected to the position of Vice President for 3080, District 8 on behalf of the Cooper City Firefighters, where he served 9 years in that capacity.  Vice President Bickman has currently served the members of the Broward Firefighters, Local 4321 since 2011.

As Vice President, he has assisted in several contract negotiations, represented various members on cases including internal affairs, and grievances. Vice President Bickman has run several elections and assisted Local 4321 with managing The Political Action Committee (PAC) and running several elections throughout Broward County in support of our local.  Vice President Bickman currently serves as the chair for The Training, Standards and Qualifications (TSQ) where he helps facilitate the standards and qualifications within all of the departments of fire rescue. Vice President Bickman is currently a registered Peer Councilor with the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) and a service representative for the IAFF.




Vice President 2
Thomas Noland

Email:

Phone:
954-540-7242

Vice President Noland started his career as a Firefighter/Paramedic with the city of Deerfield Beach. During his first years on the job, Tom had major involvement in local campaigns and elections. In October 2011, DBFR merged with the Broward Sheriff’s Fire Rescue, beginning Thomas's journey with local 4321. In 2014, he became an executive board member (Staff Representative) with local 4321 and continued in that role for four years. Tom was elected Secretary in 2018, and then Vice President in 2022.

 

Some of Thomas’s major accomplishments include assisting with municipal and county elections and securing political connections for the union. In May 2019, he was a key representative in Tallahassee in support of the SWAT Medic bill, which allows SWAT Medics to carry weapons protected under Florida law. This was extremely difficult, as iit required getting multiple agencies on board in support of the bill. Locally, Thomas has spearheaded the Surfers for Autism event every June for the last five years, a major community relations event where Local 4321 donates food and cooks for volunteers. In following his father’s legacy, Thomas has stepped into similar roles in union leadership positions and he’s done so with great eagerness, aiming to represent all members equally under any circumstances.

As a 31-year-old executive board member, Thomas has many years left in this local to lead it in the direction the founding union leaders intended. He believes it’s his job to stand up for the contract and benefits the Union members hold, and do everything in his power to maintain and improve them.




Vice President 3
James Shetter

Email:

Phone:
954-383-2426

Vice President James Shetter started his career with the City of Lauderdale Lakes in 1997. James Shetter joined The Broward Sheriff’s Office in 2005 through the merger of The City of Lauderdale Lakes and has risen through all of the ranks and now serves as a Battalion Chief at the Fort Lauderdale International Airport. 

Vice President James Shetter joined Local 3080 in 1997 and being a member he quickly became involved in union business and was elected to the Vice President position for District 6 and served from 2001-2002. After his term, he continued to stay involved in union activities without holding an official position. He was appointed to the Vice Presidents position of Local 4321 in September of 2019 and immediately took on several projects and has embraced his position. In December of 2021, he was elected by the membership to retain his Vice Presidency.

Vice President Shetter has degrees in both Emergency Medical Services and Fire Science. He is a State of Florida Fire Instructor and a State of Florida and Broward County Fire Inspector. He has also been a lead instructor for Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic programs.

Vice President Shetter resides in Davie, Florida with his wife of 24 years and has two sons and two grandchildren.




Treasurer
Mitchell Iannatto

Email:

Phone:
954-649-8450

Treasurer Iannatto has been a union member since July 2015. In June of 2019, he became the staff rep for stations 14, 37, and 85. Treasurer Iannatto has overseen the annual MDA “Fill the Boot Drive” for the past four years and has helped raised, over $50,000. Treasurer Iannatto looks forward to learning more and growing stronger within our department.




Secretary
Joel Miles

Email:

Phone:
954-778-7112

Secretary Joel Miles has been a member of Local 4321 since 2015. As a dues-paying member in good standing and having a financial background, Joel served as a Trustee in 2019 and 2020. He was elected to Staff Rep in 2021 and Secretary in 2022. Joel's current assignment is Engine 37 on C shift and an alternate Driver/Engineer for Battalion 10. 




Staff Representative#1 - 21, 55, 67, 81, 106
Brendan Quilter

Email:

Phone:
(754) 264-2307

Staff Representative Quilter currently holds a bid on Engine 4 A shift in the 102nd Battalion. He has been in the fire service since 1997. Staff Rep. Quilter has been a member of the Executive Board of the Local 4321 for 7 years. He enjoys the work and the work that the union does, he also appreciates being apart of it as a voice for our members. Most of my time in the fire service he has been spent helping the needs and members of our department and others. He's been involved with the benevolent and other organizations as well. Staff Rep. Quilter currently is Local 4321's Good and Welfare representative and is on the Executive Board of South Florida Chapter of the Fraternal Order Of Leatherheads Society. He stated, "My phone is always on and if I’m not busy with my first family you guys are my second family so I’m available". Stay Safe.




Staff Representative#2 - 4, 75, 102, 85
Steve Hamlin

Email:

Phone:
954-605-5604


Staff Representative#3- 51, 66, 111
Josh Conver

Email:

Phone:
321-202-0922

As a proud member of BSODFRES, Staff Rep Conver has worked and operated in many roles including Firefighter/Paramedic, Driver Engineer, and Lieutenant. He has floated throughout all BSOFR stations in Broward County. He enjoys doing so as it keeps him in touch with all 4321 members. 

Staff Rep Conver joined the Local 4321 Union Executive Board as a Staff Representative in December 2021.




Staff Representative#4 - 14, 37
Anthony Bruno

Email:

Phone:
954-870-0582


Staff Representative#5 - Headquarters, Training, Prevention
Josh Cornblit

Email:

Phone:
954-383-6776

Staff Representative Cornblit joined Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue through a merger with Dania Beach. Staff Rep Cornblit started his union involvement within local 4321 in 2017, when he won his first election. As a dues paying member in good standing from Dania Beach, he attended meetings and was a part of the union body process, and wanted to do more for the Local 4321.

 

As Staff Rep, he has represented members in various situations and currently oversees the uniform committee. 




Staff Representative#6- 1, 6, Fleet
Richard Sieb

Email:

Phone:
754-224-0852

Staff Representative Sieb joined Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue through a merger with Dania Beach. Staff Rep Sieb started his union involvement within local 4321 in 2017, when he won his first election. As a dues paying member in good standing from Dania Beach, he was the DVP for 3080 and assisted in many union areas. While attending local 4321 meetings, he felt like he still had more to contribute.

 

As Staff Rep, he has represented members in various situations and currently oversees the Movember initiative. 




Staff Representative#7 - 7, 27, 28, 60, 90
Kevin McNamara

Email:

Phone:
954-909-3430

Staff Representative Kevin McNamara joined Broward Sheriffs Fire Rescue in 2005. He began his career as a  Firefighter/Paramedic and then rose through the ranks as an Acting Driver, to his current position of Lieutenant. He has been diversified in all areas of the county, including serving in Dania Beach, Deerfield Beach,Special Operations Command as a Flight Medic on Air Rescue and as a Training Officer in the Training Division, where he was an instructor in 4 probationary classes. 




Staff Representative#8 - 17, 23, 32, Logistics
Matt Kuhns

Email:

Phone:
954-410-9532

Staff Representative Kuhns started his career in Hallandale Beach. He now holds a bid as Battalion 17 and looks forward to assisting the men and women of Local 4321.




IAFF 12th DVP
Walter J. Dix

Email:

Phone:
954-444-8111

Native of South Florida, Walter was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He has dedicated his career to the Fire Rescue Service, having served for over 37 years as a Firefighter with Broward County Fire Rescue. Hired in 1978 he rose through the ranks and was promoted to the rank of Fire Captain in 1986. Under his leadership in the early 90’s, Broward County merged all Fire and EMS services under one department. Captain Dix has held various positions in the department including; Captain Special Operations Technical Rescue, Captain Hazardous Materials team, Regional Communications and head of the Fire Training Division.

As a charter member of the Local, he served in several Union Officer positions including Shift Rep., Secretary, and Vice President until he was elected as the President of the Broward County Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Association IAFF Local 4321 from 1991 to 2017. In 2017 he was honored as Life Member/President Emeritus IAFF Local 4321. 

President Dix also served concurrently with the Florida Professional Firefighters for 10 years as a Trustee and 3 years as the State Vice President. The State Association honored him with Vice President Emeritus status for his service. DVP Dix has served as the International Association of Firefighters 12th District Field Service Representative from 2001 until 2017 assisting many locals with organizing, contract negotiations, and grievance handling. In 2008 he was appointed to the IAFF/IAFC Labor Management Initiative as an LMI Facilitator working with numerous fire departments conducting Labor Management training. Other affiliations include; Broward County Council of Professional Fire Fighters, Florida Fire Chiefs Association, Broward County Regional Emergency Medical Services Council, IAFF Elected Human Relations Committee and the International Association of Fire Fighters Occupational Health and Safety committee.

2004, the Broward County Council of Professional Firefighters named him Firefighter of the Year. 2009 he was awarded Florida Professional Firefighter of the year by the Governor, State Fire Marshal/CFO, and Florida Cabinet. 2010 he was awarded the IAFF Local Leadership award at the IAFF 50th Convention in San Diego. He is a graduate of the Harvard school on contract negotiations, attended Broward College, and Nova Southeastern University. 

2017 Walter was elected by acclimation to IAFF 12th District Vice President. As the IAFF 12th District Vice President he is responsible for 36,000+ IAFF members in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean Islands. 




Benefit Administrator
Tory Fatjo

Email:

Phone:
954-444-8112


Fire Chaplain
Rick Braswell

Email:

Phone:
954-204-9676



 
 
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