Fire Chief

• Nov 2012 - Present

Fire Chief overseeing budget,structural and wildland firefighting response, EMS, administrative services, and fire prevention. Leading a group of great people providing services to a super-rural fire protection district encompassing austere recreational area and high risk wildland urban interface. Oversight of a $4 million dollar budget and maintaining a Standard of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association. Fostering the development of "Just Culture" and fostering professional development in a rural workforce. Shepherding a rural fire protection district toward accreditation in both ambulance and fire operations..

Forum on Medical and Public Health Prepardness for Catastrophic Events

• Jan 2013 - Present

Activity DescriptionThe Institute of Medicine's Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Catastrophic Events serves to foster dialogue among stakeholders and provide ongoing opportunities to discuss and confront issues of mutual interest and concern. The Forum provides a neutral venue for broad ranging policy discussions that serve to facilitate coordination and cooperation among the public and private stakeholders in developing and enhancing the nation's medical and public health preparedness. More specifically, the Forum: provides a catalyst for voluntary public/private collaboration on topics where there is synergy among potential partners; helps define the scope of the field and thus sets the stage for future policy action; brings ongoing attention and visibility to important preparedness issues; explores new approaches for resolving problem areas; and elevates the general understanding and visibility of medical and public health preparedness in the broader research, public policy, and other appropriate communities.The Forum is self-governing, i.e., the Forum membership identifies the topics that it wishes to address, and with assistance from staff, develops meeting agendas and identifies workshop topics. As a result, topics span a broad range of issues in research, policy, and practice. Initial attention is being given to the following broad topic areas: medical surge capacity, disaster preparedness training, communication and distribution, psychological and community resilience, and research and evaluation.

National Association of EMT's President

• Jan 2021 - Present

Serving as the President January 2021 to January 2023. Chairing the EMS Field Bill Committee. Representing NAEMT at Institute of Medicine.

Former Member of the Board

• Jul 2014 - Jul 2020

The State Emergency Medical and Trauma Services Advisory Council (SEMTAC) is made up of 25 Governor-appointed members and seven non-voting (ex-officio) members representing the interests of Colorado citizens and emergency medical services providers across Colorado. It is the responsibility of the Council to advise the Department on matters related to the development, implementation and improvement of emergency medical and trauma services.

EMS Section

• 1990 - Dec 2015

Program planning committee

Safety Course Committee Member

• Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

Building and delivering the NAEMT safety course "taking it to the streets".

EMS Columnist

• Jan 1997 - Jan 2014

Writing the "EMS Viewpoints" column for Fire Chief Magazine.

Editorial Board

• Feb 2007 - Feb 2013

Serve on the editorial board for the magazine.

Consultant

• Oct 2007 - Oct 2011

Consulting team for fire and EMS projects including deployment, quality improvement, data management, and training.

EMS Chief/Assistant Chief of Support Services

• Nov 2006 - Sep 2011

Supervised the EMS division and business services. Established medical transport services increasing capacity by placing billing, supply chains, and training programs. Placed quality improvement systems online and developed staff. Stewardship over a $33-36 million dollar budget in a metropolitan fire department undergoing austerity during the collapse of regional housing market. Developing and maintaining an excellent labor/management partnership with a progressive IAFF local.

Expert Writer

• Sep 2010 - Jul 2011

Curriculum development for EMS functions in Incident Command and EMS Incident Operations. The two courses focused on incident command and the business management utilizing the the Multi-casualty branch and various EMS functions in major EMS incidents using simulations. Created multiple mass casualty scenarios and instructional content to support building skills in command sequencing.

Faculty/Fire Science Program Cordinator

• Jan 1990 - Jul 2010

Instructed various topics in the EMS and paramedic curriculuem. Appointed to the fire science program coordinator position to re-build the program. Secured Perkins grant funding for a mobile trailer, airpacks, and various instructional aids for the fire science program. Prepared program for IFSAC certification and assisted with the CAAEMSP for the paramedic program. Secured funding for scholarship programs and foundation efforts at CSN. Grew the fire programs from 85 FTE to over 600 FTE and brought curriculuem in line with the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Project.

Author

• 2009 - 2010

Co-Author on EMS Management textbook and Author of EMS Quality Management and Research.

EMS Steering Committee

• 2008 - 2010

Fire Captain

• Feb 1989 - Nov 2005

Past Chapter Advisor Kappa Omicron

• 1995 - 2004