Experience

National Fire Sprinkler Association

• United States
• Public Safety
• 1 - 100 Employee

• State Coordinator - New England and New York

  • May 2021 - Present

• State Coordinator for New England and New York

  • Jun 2021 - Jul 2022



TeacherLock.com

• United States
• Public Safety

• Director of Life Safety

  • Jul 2017 - Present



Defcon Products, LLC. - TeacherLock

• Director of Life Safety

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  With a 40 year career in public Safety, the safety of our children has always been my number one concern. Teacherlock, in my opinion is an amazing product for the safety and security of our children. With a 40 year career in public Safety, the safety of our children has always been my number one concern. Teacherlock, in my opinion is an amazing product for the safety and security of our children.



ACE American Council on Education

• Consultant

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  ACE, the major coordinating body for the nation’s colleges and universities, is a membership organization that mobilizes the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high-quality practice. Our strength lies in our diverse base of member institutions. We represent over 1,700 college and university presidents and the executives at related associations, and are the only major higher education association to represent all types of U.S. accredited, degree-granting institutions: two-year and four-year, public and private. Our members represent two out of every three students in all accredited, degree-granting institutions. Show less



Fitchburg State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Jan 2019 - Present



Fire District 8 Mutual Aid Association (Friends of Mid-State Fire)

• Massachusetts

• Secretary/Treasurer

  • Apr 2015 - Present

  The Secretary/Treasurer shall also serve on the Mid-State Fire Chiefs’ Policy Committee. The Secretary/Treasurer shall keep and preserve all minutes of Fire District 8 and of the Fire District 8 Fire Chiefs’ Policy Committee and shall keep and preserve all resolutions, transactions, findings, and determinations. The Secretary/Treasurer shall keep and preserve the financial records at each regular meeting, and shall be responsible for the performance of an annual audit the results of which shall be presented at the annual meeting. He shall perform such duties as are incidental to this office and required by Fire District 8. Show less



BadgeQuest

• www.badgequest.com

• Consultant

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  BadgeQuest is a public safety consulting firm staffed by highly experienced individuals with a deep commitment to public safety. We provide the highest level of professional services. Chief Zbikowski specializes in Fire Officer and Fire Chief hiring and promotional assessments and Interim Fire Chief assignments. BadgeQuest is a public safety consulting firm staffed by highly experienced individuals with a deep commitment to public safety. We provide the highest level of professional services. Chief Zbikowski specializes in Fire Officer and Fire Chief hiring and promotional assessments and Interim Fire Chief assignments.



Mount Wachusett Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Fire Science Advisory Board Member & Adjunct Faculty

  • Sep 1994 - Present

  As a member of the Fire Science Advisory Board Chief Zbikowski was instrumental in the development and institution of the F.E.S.H.E. model Fire Science Curriculum as well as the Firefighter Live-In-Study program. The Chief has also taught a variety of Fire Science classes both in the classroom and on-line. As a member of the Fire Science Advisory Board Chief Zbikowski was instrumental in the development and institution of the F.E.S.H.E. model Fire Science Curriculum as well as the Firefighter Live-In-Study program. The Chief has also taught a variety of Fire Science classes both in the classroom and on-line.



United States Department of Defense

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• State Chair for (ESGR) Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve

  • Oct 2020 - Oct 2023

  ESGR, a Department of Defense program, was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment. ESGR is supported by a network of more than 3,600 volunteers in 54 committees located across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam-CNMI (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands), Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Volunteers, hailing from small business and industry, government, education, and prior military service bring a vast wealth of experience to assist in serving employers, Service members, and their families. Together with Headquarters ESGR staff and a small cadre of support staff for each State Committee, volunteers work to promote and enhance employer support for military service in the Guard and Reserve. Show less



Dunstable Fire-Rescue Department

• Dunstable, Massachusetts, United States

• Interim Fire Chief

  • Nov 2021 - Jun 2022



Massachusetts Residential Sprinkler Coalition

• Chairman

  • Sep 2012 - May 2021

  Plan and run coalition meetings and speak at public events on behalf of the coalition. Plan and run coalition meetings and speak at public events on behalf of the coalition.



Berlin Fire & EMS Department

• Berlin MA

• Fire Chief

  • Feb 2016 - Feb 2019

  Interim position charged with brining together separate departments and addressing issues outline in professional study. Because of the forward progress of the new Department, I was asked to stay and accepted a three year contract as Chief of the Berlin Fire & EMS Department. Interim position charged with brining together separate departments and addressing issues outline in professional study. Because of the forward progress of the new Department, I was asked to stay and accepted a three year contract as Chief of the Berlin Fire & EMS Department.



United States Department of Defense

• Area Chair for (ESGR) Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve

  • Jan 2013 - Sep 2014

  Member May 2010-January 2013 Member May 2010-January 2013



Ashburnham Fire Department

• 99 Central St., Ashburnham, MA 01430

• Fire Chief/Forest Warden/Emergency Management Director

  • Jul 1993 - Jul 2014

  I retired from the Ashburnham Fire Department today. Thank you to my family, friends, and colleagues for years of support, friendship and comraderie. My successes were achieved because of the many people who touched my life in so many ways. Though retired from my Fire Chief position I look forward to new opportunities and continuing to help others. Be safe! Chief Z. "Retired" I retired from the Ashburnham Fire Department today. Thank you to my family, friends, and colleagues for years of support, friendship and comraderie. My successes were achieved because of the many people who touched my life in so many ways. Though retired from my Fire Chief position I look forward to new opportunities and continuing to help others. Be safe! Chief Z. "Retired"



Mid-State Mutual Aid Association

• 1st Vice President

  • Apr 2013 - Apr 2014

  2nd Vice President 2012-2013 Board of Directors 2009-2012 2nd Vice President 2012-2013 Board of Directors 2009-2012



Fire Chief's Association of Massachusetts

• President

  • May 2011 - Jun 2012

  Immediate Past President 2012-2013 President 2011-2012 1st Vice President 2010-2011 2nd Vice President 2009-2010 Board of Directors 2007-2009 Legislative Committee Chair 2000-2009 Immediate Past President 2012-2013 President 2011-2012 1st Vice President 2010-2011 2nd Vice President 2009-2010 Board of Directors 2007-2009 Legislative Committee Chair 2000-2009