Sam Goldwater

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Former Executive Director at National Fire Heritage Center @ KEY HOSE
Sam Goldwater's Location
Elkton, Maryland, United States, United States
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About Sam Goldwater

Sam is the former Executive Director of the National Fire Heritage Center. As Vice President-Business Development of KFT Fire Trainers-Kidde, Mr. Goldwater was responsible for Business Development and Marketing worldwide including offices in the USA, Germany, Hong Kong, and the UK. KFT is the largest provider of Fire Training and Joint Use Facilities in the world. Goldwater was responsible for several strategic initiatives for acquisitions and key customers.Previously Sam was Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer with Protection Development, Inc., where he remains a member of the Board. BAG companies deal in fire protection, fire protection engineering, fire training, project management, rail safety, or support the rail and fire industries. BAG also provides Emergency Services to Gov't Agencies and the Rail/Petro-chemical Industries with a special focus on Crude Oil By Rail. Sam worked with all the companies in the group. Prior, Sam was with ADS Tactical, a supplier of tactical equipment to the U.S. Military, where he headed up their Fire and Emergency Services Program including sales and operations.As Division Chief at NorthTree Fire International, Sam responded to major disasters and emergencies, including hurricanes Katrina and Rita, where he was Area IC working with the LA State Police, FEMA, and three Class I Railroads. Sam set up the first Emergency Response Contract for the Union Pacific Railroad. Goldwater was IC on many incidents including the derailment in the Feather River Canyon in CA and IC on the Tunnel 7 Fire in OR. He opened several new markets. Sam's career includes fire officer, IFSTA staffer, and has spanned over forty years. He has developed a track record of growing organizations, successful Incident Command and Emergency Management, as well as Business Development and Strategic Planning. Goldwater has a unique combination of fire combat experience and business expertise. Goldwater’s track record speaks for itself

Sam Goldwater's Current Company Details
KEY HOSE

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Former Executive Director at National Fire Heritage Center
Sam Goldwater Work Experience Details
  • Key Hose
    Manager
    Key Hose Jul 2020 - Present
    Dothan, Alabama, Us
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  • National Fire Heritage Center
    Executive Director
    National Fire Heritage Center Sep 2019 - Present
    Emmitsburg, Maryland, Us
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  • Kft Fire Trainers
    Vice President Business Development And Marketing
    Kft Fire Trainers Jan 2017 - Present
    KFT Fire Trainers, the world's largest producer of live fire training props and support equipment, announced the hiring of 40-year fire service veteran Sam Goldwater as their new Vice President of Business Development and Marketing in 2016. After an exhaustive search for someone who had a pulse on Fire Service Training, Goldwater was chosen for his understanding of training needs for the Fire Instructor, while having a business savvy to take the company through the next century of operations. His commitment to the firefighter customer is unmatched and allowed KFT to develop products that were not only relevant in a changing fire service environment, but operated safely, were well engineered, easy to maintain, and challenged the fire fighter student while meeting the goals of the Training Officer. Sam's strategic planning, sales, marketing, DoD, and manufacturing experience, combined with his Fire Training experience made him the best choice for KFT and their customers.
  • Bob Andrews Group, L.L.C.
    Senior Vice President
    Bob Andrews Group, L.L.C. Aug 2012 - Dec 2016
    San Antonio, Texas, Us
    Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer with Protection Development, Inc., where he worked with corporate members including 6 member companies. All of the BAG companies dealt in various aspects of fire protection, fire protection engineering, fire training, project management, rail safety, or supported the rail and fire industries. BAG Emergency Response Services provides Emergency Services to Government Agencies and the Rail & Petro-chemical Industries with a special focus on Crude Oil By Rail. BAG Business Development works with new and existing companies, including venture companies to increase sales and market share. Reporting directly to the President, responsible for all operations. Member of Board of Directors. Key investigator/Operations Chief for multiple train derailments. New market initiatives and strategic planning.
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  • Ads, Inc
    Director, Business Development, Fire And Emergency Services
    Ads, Inc Jan 2007 - Dec 2012
    Virginia Beach, Va, Us
    Responsible for first responder market including sales team, marketing, and vendor acquisition for largest supplier of tactical equipment to the U.S. Military. Responsible for DoD Fire, Law Enforcement, Safety, and Medical Markets. In three years, was able to develop enough business to spin off Medical and Law Enforcement markets into separate divisions. Consulted with all branches of DoD and Federal Agencies in regards to emergency equipment and related support such as logistics and inventory management. Developed PPE specifications for U.S. Army and NASA. Member of Senior Management Team. Responsible for P&L, HR, Budgeting, and Forecasts. Managed DoD contracts. Strategic Planning.
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  • Northtree Fire International
    Division Chief
    Northtree Fire International 2000 - 2006
    Marysville, California, Us
    Senior Combat Line Officer for All Hazards Response. Wildland Fire, Specialty Fires, Rescue, Confined Space/USAR, ARFF, HazMat, Natural Disasters. Responsible for all government, military, and industrial development for largest federal emergency response contractor. Business Development. Member of the NTFI senior staff. Opened new markets in the Railroad and Utility Industries, the Pipeline and Power Industries, and the Federal/Military Sector. Area IC during Katrina and Rita, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, and New Orleans. Prime emergency response contractor for Union Pacific Railroad for 11 Western States. Strategic Planning.
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  • Kidde Fire Fighting
    North American Sales Manager
    Kidde Fire Fighting 1990 - 1999
    As National Sales Manager for U.S. operations, merged U.S. and Canadian operations into Angus North America. Promoted to North American Sales Manager. Purchased by Kidde Corp and sales included 11 fire protection companies including National Foam, Imperial Fire Hose, Powhatan Brass, Wort Knox, Angus Fire Hose, Angus Foam & Systems, National Foam Trucks, Flexible Pipelines, Pyrene, Flexline Hose, and Feecon Systems. Combined multiple sales forces into one group sales force. Management of 1300 distributors.
  • Fmc Fire Apparatus Division
    Manager, Northeast
    Fmc Fire Apparatus Division 1988 - 1990
    Responsible for all sales and marketing in Northeastern U.S. for Fire Apparatus Division. Responsible for dealer development, distribution, training, and R&D. Made the largest big city sale in the history of the company - 14 Custom Pumpers, to the City of Baltimore. Apparatus design and engineering.
  • Halprin Supply
    National Sales Manager
    Halprin Supply 1984 - 1988
    Responsible for all sales, customer service, and marketing for largest fire equipment distributor in the world. Opened offices in Houston, Oakland, and Philadelphia. Sales grew by 155%. Responsible for new product development for private label products and vendor relations. Member of Senior Management Team.
  • International Fire Service Training Association
    Senior Editor
    International Fire Service Training Association 1980 - 1984
    On the campus of Oklahoma State University and Fire Protection Publications; doubled sales in the first year, and then doubled them again in the second year. Responsible for developing the largest direct mail program in the fire market, which handled over 1,000,000 pieces of mail annually. Editor of the most widely distributed fire protection newsletter in the world, Speaking of Fire. Validation Committee Chair and editor for several fire fighter text books. Member Board of Directors IFSTA. Represented IFSTA on several NFPA Committees including Live Fire Training. Worked directly with State Directors of Fire Training.
  • Oklahoma State Fire Service Training
    State Instructor
    Oklahoma State Fire Service Training 1980 - 1984
    Senior Instructor, Fire Department Training. Nationally Certified. Trained firefighters throughout the State of Oklahoma.
  • Singerly Fire.
    Company Officer
    Singerly Fire. 1971 - 1984
    Combat Fire Officer assigned to one of the busiest heavy rescue companies in the U.S. Heavy Rescue Technician, EMT.
  • Chesapeake Publishing / Whitney Communications
    Sales Manager
    Chesapeake Publishing / Whitney Communications 1978 - 1981
    . A division of Whitney Communications, worked in Corporate Advertising Sales, dealing with major retail corporations such as Sears, J.C. Penny, and Allied Markets. Received an award from the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association for Advertising Design. Responsible for the merger of 13 sales staffs into one corporate staff.
  • W. L. Gore & Associates
    Management Trainee
    W. L. Gore & Associates Dec 1977 - Dec 1978
    Newark, Delaware, Us
    Management Trainee at Rainwear R&D Plant. Advocated and launched R&D for Fire Service Market.
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  • College Park Fire Department
    Assistant Fire Marshal
    College Park Fire Department 1975 - 1977
    Responsible for Public Education programs on the campus of the University of Maryland and City of College Park. Combat Fire Officer.
  • Allen'S Productions
    Project Manager
    Allen'S Productions 1974 - 1975
    Developed fund raising programs for non-profits, focused on law enforcement organizations in the mid-Atlantic Region. Primarily used entertainment venues featuring concerts as fund raising events.

Sam Goldwater Skills

Emergency Management Emergency Services Rescue Hazardous Materials Fire Management Fire Protection Disaster Response Public Safety Homeland Security Firefighting Incident Command Private Investigations First Responder Strategic Planning Team Building Fire Safety Life Safety Military New Business Development Fire Suppression Systems Government Command Training Ems Advertising Leadership Crisis Management Preparedness Management Program Management Advertising Management Risk Assessment Nims Sales Engineering Apparatus Design Business Development Policy Project Management Law Enforcement Physical Security Construction Management Security Management First Aid Weapons Contingency Planning Emergency Medical Services

Sam Goldwater Education Details

  • University Of Maryland, College Park
    University Of Maryland, College Park
    Behavioral Sciences / Fire Protection
  • Elkton High School
    Elkton High School
  • Oklahoma State University
    Oklahoma State University
    Trade And Industrial Education/Adult Education
  • National Fire Academy
    National Fire Academy
    Instructor
  • Drexel University
    Drexel University
    Volunteer Fund Raising Programs
  • Cecil Community College, Northeast, Md
    Cecil Community College, Northeast, Md
    Education
  • Usfs Command And General Staff
    Usfs Command And General Staff
    Command-Emergency Manangement
  • Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute And Delaware State Fire School
    Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute And Delaware State Fire School

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