David Downey
Fire Chief

Serving the industry since 1993.

Responsibilities: 

Developing, implementing, and directing the mission, vision, and values of the department through a coordinated effort of strategic planning and program delivery with the management team.

Jeff Gurske 
Deputy Chief

Responsibilities:

Overseeing the Support Services Division,  Fire Prevention Division, crisis intervention/chaplaincy program.

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Deputy Chief

Responsibilities:

Overseeing emergency Operations, emergency medical services (EMS), and the Training Division.

Kylie Kelly
Division Chief

Responsibilities: 

Overseeing capital projects, technology programs, department vehicles, equipment, communications, and strategic planning.

Fred Charlton 
Division Chief

Serving the industry since 1989.

Responsibilities:

Managing all aspects of recruitment, training, hiring, and professional development for fire, emergency medical services, technical rescue, and administrative services.

Martin Stapleton
Division Chief/Fire Marshal

Responsibilities:

Serves as the Fire Marshal and manages Fire Prevention Division including programs for new development, code compliance, fire investigations, and fire and life safety programs. 

Eric Keim
Battalion Chief

Responsibilities:

Coordinating safety, health and wellness programs, technical rescue program, and EMS clinical performance. Provides battalion chief shift vacancy coverage.

Ben Tanner
Battalion Chief

Responsibilities:

Coordinating emergency medical services (EMS) credentialing, training, and patient-centered service delivery programs. Provides battalion chief shift vacancy coverage.

Richard Vetsch
Battalion Chief

Serving the industry since 1988. 

Responsibilities:

Managing A-shift: coordinating daily operations of emergency response staff, overseeing response to fire and EMS incidents, ensuring safe working conditions of personnel, and executing the department's mission. Chief Vetsch also is responsible for supervising the department's personal protective equipment program. 

Kelly Zakrzewski 
Battalion Chief

Serving the industry since 1985.

Responsibilities:

Managing B-shift: coordinating daily operations of emergency response staff, overseeing response to fire and EMS incidents, ensuring safe working conditions of personnel, and executing the department's mission.  

Brian Washam
Battalion Chief

Serving the industry since 1998.

Responsibilities:

Managing C-shift: coordinating daily operations of emergency response staff, overseeing response to fire and EMS incidents, ensuring safe working conditions of personnel, and executing the department's mission.