Rail Industry Hazmat Thought Leaders Summit Series Part 7 with Brian Kokkila
Join host Sean Grady in conversations with industry experts at the Rail Hazmat Summit, featuring insights from Brian Kokkila, Assistant Chief of Operations for the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire. Explore the challenges and collaborations in emergency response activities, focusing on rail incidents and stakeholder engagement. Learn some of the take aways Brian plans to focus on when he returns to his post as a result of this Rail Thought Leaders Summit.
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Brian Kokkila
Assistant Chief of Operations
Brian Kokkila is the Assistant Chief of Operations for the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire (PBF). As a solution focused leader his responsibilities include suppression, fleet, and special operations, of the PBF. Brian is a graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program. He has earned a bachelor's degree in Fire Science and the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) and Chief Training Officer (CTO) designations. He is the Task Force Leader for the Pennsylvania Urban Search & Rescue element based in Western Pennsylvania. Brian is an emergency services instructor, delivering fire, rescue, and hazardous materials courses to responders and industrial personnel.
