Speaker's Profile

Short Profile: 

Eric LaVergne - Senior Technical Manager for Tyco/Williams and Former President of Williams Fire & Hazard Control has traveled the world in response to over 100 industrial fire related emergencies on land and at sea. Eric was directly involved in the development of equipment and methodologies used the world over in the extinguishment of large flammable liquid fires, and continues to apply his experience and knowledge on the importance of performance equipment and effective firefighting tactics. Working for the foremost authority on flammable liquid fires for over 25 years Eric has been involved in the most treacherous of scenarios — including the largest fully involved flammable liquid storage tank fire extinguished on record at over 270 feet in diameter.