A longtime National Fallen Firefighters Foundation staff member has been tapped to lead the organization.
Victor Stagnaro will replace Ron Siarnicki as chief executive director of the NFFF and First Responder Center for Excellence.
Siarnicki announced his retirement plans earlier this year. He will stay on as a consultant.
He said Monday afternoon he is pleased with Stagnaro's selection. "He'll do well. He understands the programs and how we operate..."
Stagnaro joined the NFFF staff in 2010 and has served in a number of capacities. He currently serves as the Managing Director overseeing Foundation’s Family and Fire Service Programs, Marketing, and Business Management.
When he retired from Prince George's County Fire/EMS after 25 years, he was serving as deputy fire chief of emergency operations.
“We are delighted to have Victor take the reins of our organization as he has demonstrated excellent leadership skills and commitment to the mission of both the NFFF and FRCE since joining our team. It was an exhaustive process, and he clearly exhibited the capabilities to take over this leadership role. We look forward to what he will do to move both organizations forward.” NFFF Board of Directors Chair Troy Markel said in a statement.
Chief Ernie Mitchell is looking forward to working with him. “I have known Victor back to the days when he served with the Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department and his level of professionalism and commitment to excellence has been his mainstay in all that he has been involved with. I know he will take the FRCE to new levels as it continues to service our Public Safety Partners."
