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ABOUT HEN® Advisors

The HEN® Advisors are a select group of nationally respected fire service leaders who provide trusted guidance across product innovation, training, engine company operations, and industry best practices. Their combined expertise shapes how HEN designs, tests, and delivers tools that protect firefighters and strengthen tactical performance on the fireground.

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This advisory team represents decades of front line experience, technical leadership, UL FSRI involvement, and real world insight from some of the most influential voices in the fire service. Each advisor plays an important role in supporting HEN’s mission to advance safer, smarter, and more efficient nozzle technology.

HEN Advisors

Tonya Hoover

Tonya Hoover

TONYA HOOVER is a retired Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator and one of the most accomplished leaders in the American fire service. Her career includes serving as Superintendent of the U.S. National Fire Academy and as California State Fire Marshal, along with key leadership roles across state and national organizations. She has contributed to major fire service boards including NFPA, IFSTA, and ICC, helping shape national standards, education, and fire prevention initiatives.
Dennis LeGear

Dennis LeGear

DENNIS LEGEAR captain (ret.) Oakland (CA). Creator, the Turbo Back Pressure Device, the 1 3/16" Smooth Bore Tip, matching NP/Gpm Fogs to Smoothbore project and TRU hose spec movement. A technical panel member on both UL FRSI’s Fire Streams & Coordinated Attack Studies. Published in F.E. F/F Handbook, Magazine & Fire Apparatus magazine, FDIC Instructor (Workshop, Hot and Classroom) He holds a A.S. in fire science & BS Vocational Ed. Owner, LeGear Engineering FD Consulting.
Ray McCormack

Ray McCormack

RAY MCCORMACK is a nationally respected fire service leader known for his decades of experience with FDNY and his influential work as an instructor, author, and tactician. He has shaped modern nozzle practices through clear, practical teaching and a lifelong commitment to firefighter safety and performance. Ray continues to mentor departments across the country, helping elevate fireground mastery through hands on training and expert guidance.
Andy Starnes

Andy Starnes

ANDY STARNES brings over 30 years of EMS and fire service experience, including 25 years with the Charlotte Fire Department as a Firefighter, Captain, and Battalion Chief. He is an internationally recognized leader in thermal imaging and behavioral health, with published work in Euro Firefighter II. Andy has trained departments across the U.S. and in 20 countries, delivering a copyrighted, internationally recognized thermal imaging curriculum. He also developed the world’s first firefighting Thermology curriculum, credentialed by Western Kentucky University.
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