Professional Biography

Industry Subject Matter Expert

With over 35 years’ experience in public/private sector emergency response operations, I began my career in public service in 1989 as a state of Michigan certified firefighter, medical first responder, rescue diver, and sworn police officer. 

After ten years of service, I left the public sector and worked for over 25 years as a state and federal government armed security contractor, FCC licensed communications technician, environmental and disaster response manager, and have responded to over 200 natural/manmade FEMA/USACE disaster missions throughout the United States. 

Throughout my career, I have acquired dozens of nationally and internationally accredited certifications, a registered expert witness, and a key instructor to public and private emergency responders. 

I have written and published the, ( Hazwoper Awareness Level Handbook ISBN-13:‎ 979-8876905925 , 8-40 Hr. Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response, Second Edition ISBN-13: 978-1073546565, High-Hazard - Energetic, Reactive & Explosive Materials: The High-Hazard Response Technician's Guide to Extremely Hazardous Substances, ISBN-13: 979-8624631564, Fire Extinguisher Training Handbook, ISBN-13: 979-8832615394) and have been a contributing writer for CERT Responder Magazine.

                                       Brett Postelli

                                       Owner/Consultant/Instructor