The more contentious case was Justin Cusano, nominated for Columbia Hook & Ladder's second lieutenant. Cusano lacked current CPR/first aid training, had not completed department bailout training in several years, and had no record of completing NIMS …

The sharper debate came over Justin Cusano, nominated for Columbia Hook & Ladder's second lieutenant. Cusano, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, lacked current CPR certification, bailout training, NIMS ICS-200, and Fire Officer 1 credentials. He submitted …