Annual Training Conference Details

Tim Brown is a highly respected former FDNY firefighter, emergency management professional, and nationally recognized speaker whose life and career have been shaped by service, sacrifice, and resilience in the face of tragedy. A decorated 20-year veteran of the Fire Department of New York, Tim served as a first responder during both the 1993 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and the devastating attacks of September 11, 2001, where he lost 93 friends and colleagues, including his two best friends.

Tim’s distinguished career included assignment to Rescue Company 3 in the Bronx, one of FDNY’s elite rescue units, as well as service in Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s Office of Emergency Management. He was also a member of the New York Urban Search & Rescue Task Force that responded to the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City.

Following 9/11, Tim served on special detail with the federal government as Special Assistant to the Secretary of Health and Human Services during the Anthrax terrorist attacks of 2001–2002. During this time, he became a founding member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and earned Top Secret government clearance while helping establish command and control systems within the newly formed department.

Throughout his career, Tim has responded to some of the nation’s most significant disasters and critical incidents, including assisting Rhode Island officials following the tragic 2003 Station Nightclub fire that claimed 100 lives. His expertise in emergency response, leadership, and crisis management has made him a trusted advisor and respected voice across the country.

Tim has dedicated much of his life to preserving the memory of those lost on September 11th and advocating for truth, honor, and resilience in the aftermath of tragedy. He has appeared as a commentator on major national news networks including FOX News, CNN, MSNBC, and CNBC, and has been featured in numerous documentaries, including the Peabody Award-winning documentary Rebirth.

Tim Brown will share a powerful and deeply personal presentation centered on the themes of Truth in History and the enduring belief that Good Overcomes Evil. Through firsthand experience, reflection, and lessons learned from unimaginable adversity, Tim inspires audiences with a message of courage, hope, and the importance of never forgetting.