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Howard “Buddy” Hayes & Michael Ross
Turtle Fire Systems
Howard “Buddy” Hayes joined the Jersey City Fire Department (NJ) in 2003 and was promoted to Captain in 2018. Following Jersey City’s first electric vehicle fire incident in 2022, Captain Hayes founded the Turtle Fire System. This patent pending under vehicle nozzle is engineered to operate safely, reliably, and effectively under a burning vehicle all while delivering up to 500+ GPM directly onto the battery cell.
Michael Ross has been a member of the Hoboken Fire Department (NJ) since 2017. Ross is a United States Navy Veteran and continues to serve as a Senior Chief Petty Officer (E8) in the Navy reserves. Ross joined Turtle Fire Systems as Chief Intelligence Officer & Head of Government Relations.
Michael Ross has been a member of the Hoboken Fire Department (NJ) since 2017. Ross is a United States Navy Veteran and continues to serve as a Senior Chief Petty Officer (E8) in the Navy reserves. Ross joined Turtle Fire Systems as Chief Intelligence Officer & Head of Government Relations.