Joe Torrillo
Buried alive twice on September 11, 2001, this smart, funny, and now retired FDNY Lieutenant shares his amazing stories and strong messages that attendees will never forget. Joe travels the world as a professional speaker with a quest to make our country the "Re-United States of America", resurrecting patriotism, trumpeting the men and women of the Armed Services, mentoring adolescents, and inspiring audiences of all sizes to embrace change and never give up on their dreams.
Joe has a wide variety of topics to choose from which are all both inspiring and high in content. His memorable programs are an excellent fit for ANY type of organization. Joe’s speaking engagements very often end with a standing ovation, followed by a long line of attendees excited to meet him and shake his hand.
Buried alive twice on September 11, 2001, this smart, funny, and now retired FDNY Lieutenant shares his amazing stories and strong messages that attendees will never forget. Joe travels the world as a professional speaker with a quest to make our country the "Re-United States of America", resurrecting patriotism, trumpeting the men and women of the Armed Services, mentoring adolescents, and inspiring audiences of all sizes to embrace change and never give up on their dreams.
Joe has a wide variety of topics to choose from which are all both inspiring and high in content. His memorable programs are an excellent fit for ANY type of organization. Joe’s speaking engagements very often end with a standing ovation, followed by a long line of attendees excited to meet him and shake his hand.
Buried Alive With the Will to Survive - From Devastation to Inspiration
Sept 11th, 2001, is the day where the world stood still.
Buried, crushed and bleeding beneath the tons of rubble of the South Tower, Joe wondered what life could be if given just one more day. He was miraculously found alive by rescue workers with multiple fractures, a massive brain injury and barely breathing. The light of day was something he always took for granted. Within ten minutes of being rescued, Joe was buried again under the debris of the second collapse …the North Tower....
(Your company) - Teamwork Now More Than Ever
In a weak economy, with constant threats of downsizing and layoffs, human behavior will fester in many different ways. Competition has always been the name of the game and will always be what most employees consider their path to job security.
Unfortunately, at the end of the day a company suffers from cut throat competition. All Firefighters consider every “save’ and every rescue a team effortand rightfully so.
Why not...
Putting the Spark in __________’s Fire (your organization’s name listed there)
This is a corporate focused presentation focused on bringing all levels of employees and managers together, and re-identifying the intent of a person being dedicated to their work or job. Joe parallels his own career as a 25 year Lieutenant with the N.Y.C. Fire department as both a labor leader and an upper manager.
The end result has “the workers” and “the boss” recognizing and appreciating each others’ contribution to the efforts of the company.
Prejudice, Stereotyping, and Discrimination
Stereotyping are generalized convictions about people, places and things. Stereotyping is a mental vision that transforms a person’s views and ideas based upon prior perceptions.
It happens almost instantaneously, all humans are susceptible and it is something that is hard to control.
The big questions that arise are as follows:
- Is it bad to stereotype? (not always).
- Why do we stereotype? (Because of prior perceptions)
- Should we harbor the guilt...
The Price Tag of Greed, An Overview of a Chutes and Ladders Life
In a world where all too often the ownership of materialistic things becomes a person’s priority, people in general have an insatiable need to satisfy their every want and desire.
Unfortunately, greed often leads to a life of crime and other misdeeds. Truth be told, after all is said and done - most people end up losing much more than ever stood to gain. Along with their losses, come severe regrets that compromise their happiness, dignity and respect forever. Additionally, their...
Fire Programs
Joe Torrillo presents programs across America to Fire Departments, Fire Associations, Government Agencies, and other groups associated with fire and fire safety. Below are just a few of his programs.
After you book Joe Torrillo as your speaker, he will spend time with you by phone, making sure he has a clear understanding of your topic and messaging goals. Joe will create a customized program that is right on target for your attendees.
A FEW OF JOE’S MOST REQUESTED FIRE...
