New Florida Member Elected

Print Date: 11/21/2024 10:56:21 AM

Michael Burns has been elected to the National Board representing Florida. He is chief boiler inspector for the Bureau of Fire Prevention.

Mr. Burns was employed by Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance Company (HSB) from 1987-2002, rising from a trainee to a field service supervisor. After returning from a deployment with the US Navy, he rejoined HSB as an inspector in the Florida area. He became chief in Florida in August.

Mr. Burns was graduated from Farmingdale State College, a Campus of The State University of New York, with degrees in air conditioning technology and business administration. He was also graduated from Hofstra University with a degree in management.

The new chief served in the Navy from 1983 to 1986 serving on the USS Thomaston LSD 28 and the USS Horne CG-30. He was deployed to Kuwait from 2005-2006.

Mr. Burns holds National Board Commission No. 10495. Residing in Jupiter, he and his wife Janet have two daughters.