Obtaining the A-35 Certification from FDNY

The safety supervisor and coordinator for B&V Contracting in New York, Vincent Poggioreale provides safety equipment to workers at construction sites, leads site safety meetings, and ensures work is done safely. To assist him in this, Vincent Poggioreale holds several certifications, including a certificate of fitness to operate and maintain air compressors (A-35) in New York City.

A permit required by the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), A-35 allows a person to operate any air compressor that compresses gas above 100 pounds per square inch (psi). This gas must be non-flammable, and includes air. Within the state, a certification is required for operating these machines, with the exception of outdoor air compressors. However, outdoor compressors must still be operated by or under the supervision of an A-35-certified individual.

To earn A-35 certification, individuals who are 18 years or older must first apply to the FDNY Public Certification Unit. Applying for the certification is done in person and requires that applicants arrive at the unit ready to submit their applications and any supporting documents. Such documents include two forms of identification and a letter of recommendation from an employer.

After submitting these documents and paying the application fee, applicants then take the necessary written examination. This exam consists of 20 multiple-choice questions relating to the operation and maintenance of air compressors. Upon passing the exam, individuals are immediately issued their certificates of fitness. This certification must be renewed every 3 years.

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Tips for Displaying Your Car at a Car Show

Vincent Poggioreale is a safety and supervisor coordinator at New York-based B & V Contracting, working on multiple projects across the greater New York area. When he is not working, Vincent Poggioreale has a passion for cars and has entered his customized cars into multiple car shows all over the East Coast.

Car shows are a fun activity for car enthusiasts and feature a wide variety of activities for the entire family. Whether you are entering into a car show hoping to win a prize or trophy or you are simply doing it for fun to impress your audience, the following are key tips to help you have the best experience irrespective of whether it’s your first time or you’ve participated multiple times in car competitions:

1. Pay close attention to tires because it is essential to have beautiful tires as they attract the eye of the judges. Tires should be well sized and have an excellent tread to boost the chances of good appearance and better scores. Car show participants often have a spare set of tires specifically used for contests.

2. Park your car under shade if possible. Even though car show associates often show you where to park, arriving several hours earlier before the show begins guarantees you a good parking spot. People spent more time looking at cars parked under the shade because it’s cooler and the shade also keeps your car cool.

3. Use props as a fun, interesting, and creative way to attract more people to view your car. Attendees love checking out creative drivers but you should be careful not to overuse props as they will distract car viewers. Also, avoid violent and hateful props and only use family-friendly props that parents can allow the children to see.

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Schools vs. Cancer Program Teaches Healthy Choices

Since 2015, Vincent Poggioreale has worked as a safety supervisor and coordinator with B&V Contracting, leading job site safety meetings and ensuring all workers have appropriate safety equipment. Outside of work, Vincent Poggioreale participates in charitable events such as the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.

Established in 1946, the American Cancer Society works tirelessly to fund lifesaving research into cancer prevention and treatment. Because its signature Relay for Life event has become so popular, it now invites special populations such as high school students to form their own relay teams.

As part of their commitment to preventing and fighting cancer, high school students can start Relay for Life events at their schools, or participate in the Schools vs. Cancer program, which encourages healthy habits such as nutrition and exercise as a way to prevent cancer. Through team-building and friendly competitions, the program educates on the importance of physical health and motivates students and families to make choices that minimize their cancer risk. Topics include fitness, diet, tobacco prevention, and vaccines.

Relay for Life - How It All Began

A credentialed construction site safety professional, Vincent Poggioreale serves B & V Contracting as safety supervisor and coordinator. His responsibilities include ensuring that all workers are adequately provided with safety equipment and that all projects are executed and completed according to safety protocols. Vincent Poggioreale volunteers with the annual Relay for Life, a fundraising event for the American Cancer Society.

The story of how the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life began shows what a big difference the small action of one person can make. A physician named Dr. Gordon Klatt wanted to do something for the cancer patients being helped by the society. So in May 1985, Dr. Klatt spent 24 hours running and walking around the track of the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington.

That day, Dr. Klatt ran and walked over 83.6 miles. Friends and family stood by the sidelines, cheering and supporting him in his undertaking. A total of $27,000 in pledges was gathered that day, all in support of the American Cancer Society.

Dr. Klatt remembers that while he was circling the track, he thought of how pleasant it would be if teams participated in a 24-hour fundraising event - something that would encourage other people to take part in the cause. In 1986, the first Relay for Life event was held. Nineteen teams joined the fundraising event, which took place at the Stadium Bowl. The donations and pledges gathered that day totaled $33,000.

Dr. Gordon died in August 2014, but his idea of running and walking for 24 hours to raise funds for cancer patients lives on. The Relay for Life has now become a global fundraising event, raising more than $400 million each year.

Conor McGregor Makes Convincing MMA Comeback in the Octagon

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An accomplished Yonkers construction professional, Vincent Poggioreale is a safety coordinator and supervisor with B & V Contracting. A fitness enthusiast who visits the gym frequently, Vincent Poggioreale competes in mixed martial arts (MMA) in his free time.

A major MMA confrontation took place in early 2020, with Conor McGregor returning to the UFC octagon for the first time in October 2018, to take on Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone. The 31-year-old fighter had been on a downswing since securing a second UFC world title in late 2016 and had been unable to win a fight since. His last bout against Khabib Nurmagomedov, an undefeated UFC lightweight, had resulted in a four-round submission.

Dublin native McGregor came out against in full force and landed his first left hand squarely against the 36-year-old Cerrone. Moving in with a barrage of shoulders to the face from a clinch position, he finished off the match with a head kick that caused referee Herb Dean to intervene and bring the bout to an end after only 40 seconds.

McGregor described a sense of accomplishment at achieving a decisive head kick against a fighter who has a UFC record for most head-kick knockouts. He described feeling comfortable and wanting to continue in the welterweight category. Conor McGregor is now the only fighter to have achieved knockout victories across featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight divisions.