Brian Berringer was formerly the Director of Fire Prevention at Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, Ontario, Canada. He served in the Canadian Fire Service for thirty-two years and was instrumental in promoting fire safety to the community at large. In 2012, Brian was the proud recipient of the Queen's Jubilee Medal for his contributions to public safety throughout his career. In his retirement, Brian continues to share his expertise as an instructor in the Pre-Service Fire Fighter course offered by Confederation College.