Adjunct Prof. Patrick Boyle, Director/Chief, Bayonne Fire Department (Ret.) brings 30 years experience in the fire service to the Fire Science Department. During his career Prof. Boyle worked in all areas of the fire department including operations, special operations, training, and administration. Prof. Boyle received his bachelor’s degree from Jersey City State College in 1981 and his Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University Law School in 1988. Prior to his career in the Bayonne Fire Department, Prof Boyle served in the United States Navy on nuclear submarines. Throughout his fire service career Prof. Boyle earned two service awards, a valor award and in 2005 received the NJCU Fire Science Department’s distinguished Alumni Award. In addition to being an adjunct professor, Prof. Boyle is the Fire Safety Coordinator for the Jersey City Housing Authority’s high rise buildings. Prof. Boyle volunteers his time with several community organizations and is on the Directory of Marist High School in Bayonne, NJ.