In Fire Service Since: 1998
Joined the Department in: 2002
Certifications: Firefighter II / Paramedic / CFSI
Specialized Training: Masters of Science in Public Safety Administration / Bachelor of Arts in Fire Service Administration / Associates of Applied Science in Fire & Emergency Services / Fire Officer I / Fire Officer II / Fire Officer III / Fire Officer IV / Haz-Mat Technician
Awards and Recognitions:
- During Undergraduate Studies at Lewis University (2012):
- Graduated with Highest Honors with a 3.98 GPA
- Awarded the Departmental Award for graduating with the highest GPA in all public safety programs
- Awarded the Senior Award of Academic Excellence for graduating with the highest GPA in the program
- Inducted into National Honors Society as a lifetime member - Blue Coat Award from the Knights of Columbus (2004)
- EMT of the Year Award from Pleasant Township Fire Department (2003)
- Volunteer of the Year Award from Licking Trails Fire Department (2001)
Positions, Affiliations, and Memberships:
- National Fire Protection Association Technical Committee Member (2017-Present)
- NFPA 704: Classification and Properties of Hazardous Chemical Data
- NFPA 1620: Pre-Incident Planning
- NFPA 18: Standard on Wetting Agents
- NFPA 18A: Standard on Water Additives for Fire Control and Vapor Mitigation
- NFPA 1150: Standard on Foam Chemicals for Fires in Class A Fuels
- NFPA 232: Standard for the Protection of Records
- NFPA 950 & 951: Standard for Data Exchange in the Fire Service (2017-2018) - International Code Council Fire Code Interpretation Committee Member (2017-2020)
- Assistant Coordinator of Fairfield County for Ohio Emergency Response Plan (2012-2015)
- Fire/EMS Representative for Fairfield County Emergency Operations Center (2006-2015)
- EMS Representative for Fairfield Medical Center's Cardiac Pathway Committee (2010-2015)
Other Department Affiliations:
- Buckeye Lake Fire Department; Buckeye Lake, OH; 2020-Present; Fire Chief
- Pleasant Twp Fire Department; Lancaster, OH; 2000-2015; Assistant Fire Chief
- Richland Twp Fire Department; Rushville, OH; 2012-2015; EMS Chief
- Granville Fire Department; Granville, OH; 2004-2004; Firefighter/Paramedic
- Licking Trails Fire Department; Jacksontown, OH; 2000-2003; Assistant Fire Chief
Resides in: Lancaster
In Fire Service Since: 2009
Joined the Department in: 2010
Certifications: Firefighter II / Paramedic
Specialized Training: Fire Officer I / Fire Officer II
Positions, Affiliations, and Memberships:
- Lieutenant at Hebron Division of Fire & EMS
Other Department Affiliations:
- Past employment at Buckeye Lake FD, Thorn TWP FD and Pleasant TWP FD.
Resides in: Groveport
In Fire Service Since: 2012
Joined the Department in: 2017
Certifications: Firefighter II / Paramedic
Specialized Training: High Angle Rescue
Resides in: Lancaster
In Fire Service Since: 2014
Joined the Department in: 2017
Certifications: Firefighter II / Paramedic
Specialized Training: Haz-Mat Technician
Awards and Recognitions:
- Hanover Firefighter of the year 2016
Other Department Affiliations:
- Newark Township Fire Department, 2014-Present, Lieutenant
Resides in: Hebron
In Fire Service Since: 2014
Joined the Department in: 2019
Certifications: Firefighter II / Paramedic
Other Department Affiliations:
- Bladensburg Fire District, FF, Paramedic
Resides in: Newark
In Fire Service Since: 2019
Joined the Department in: 2019
Certifications: Firefighter II / EMT
Other Department Affiliations:
- Buckeye Lake Village Fire Department, currently employed, Firefighter II/ Emt-B
Resides in: Thornville
In Fire Service Since: 2007
Joined the Department in: 2019
Certifications: Firefighter II / EMT / Paramedic
Awards and Recognitions: Most Improved Firefighter JTFD 2008
Positions, Affiliations, and Memberships:
- IAFF L-4038
Other Department Affiliations:
- Jefferson Township Fire Dept (Franklin County)- Full Time Firefighter/ Paramedic
Resides in: Union Township
In Fire Service Since: 2013
Joined the Department in: 2013
Certifications: Firefighter II / Paramedic
Other Department Affiliations:
- Thorn Twp
Resides in: Hebron
On Cody's off days he enjoys camping, traveling, and going riding with his UTV.
In Fire Service Since: 2008
Joined the Department in: 2016
Certifications: Firefighter II / Paramedic / ASHI BLS Instructor / ASHI ALS Instructor
Awards and Recognitions:
- Certificate of Recognition; On Jan. 25th, 2017 for life saving actions and emergency care of a OSP Sergeant Officer
- Firefighter of the year award, 2014
Other Department Affiliations:
- Heath Fire Dept.; Volunteer: Feb. 2008 to June 2nd 2018, Full-Time: Firefighter/Paramedic June 3rd 2018 to present.
- Newark Twp. Fire Dept.; Part-time Jan. 2017 to present.
Resides in: Heath
In Fire Service Since: 2018
Joined the Department in: 2019
Certifications: Firefighter II / EMT
Other Department Affiliations:
- Thorn Township Fire Department, Present affiliation, Firefighter
- St Albans Township Fire Department, Present Affiliation, Firefighter
Resides in: Hebron
Jared is a Member of the Army National Guard and his mom makes fantastic cookies.
In Fire Service Since: 2018
Joined the Department in: 2019
Certifications: Firefighter II / EMT
Other Department Affiliations:
- Hanover Vol. Fire Dept. - FF2/EMT
- Falls Twp Fire Dept. - FF2/EMT
- City of Heath Fire Dept - Volunteer FF/EMT
Resides in: Newark
Brandon enjoys many hobbies such as weight lifting, boxing, hunting, and fishing.
In Fire Service Since: 2015
Joined the Department in: 2015
Certifications: Firefighter II / Paramedic / ASHI BLS Instructor / ASHI ALS Instructor
Specialized Training: High Angle Rescue / Haz-Mat Technician
Awards and Recognitions:
- 2018 EMS Provider of the Year
- Public Service Education President
- Assistant EMS Coordinator
Positions, Affiliations, and Memberships:
- Fire Association Secretary
- Former Association President
- IAFF E Board Member- Treasurer
- Association Treasurer
Other Department Affiliations:
- Bloom Township-Firefighter/Paramedic
Resides in: Lancaster
In Fire Service Since: 2017
Joined the Department in: 2019
Certifications: Firefighter II / Paramedic
Awards and Recognitions: Lifesavers Award
Other Department Affiliations:
- Buckeye lake FD (past) pt FF/EMT
Newark twp FD (present) pt FF/MEDIC
Hanover VFD (present) pt FF/MEDIC
Hebron FD (present) pt FF/MEDIC
Heath FD (present) ft FF/MEDIC
Resides in: Newark
In Fire Service Since: 2006
Joined the Department in: 2006
Certifications: Firefighter II / Paramedic / Fire Instructor / ASHI ALS Instructor
Specialized Training: Fire Officer I / Fire Officer II / Haz-Mat Technician
Other Department Affiliations:
- Has worked or is working with other departments within Licking and Perry county
Resides in: Pataskala
Starting as a volunteer with the Village of Hebron, David started his firefighter path in his hometown. Progressing as a part-time employee and eventually accepting a full time position, David worked full-time for the Village for three years. After accepting another full-time position, David continues to work on a part time basis.
In Fire Service Since: 2017
Joined the Department in: 2018
Certifications: Firefighter II / EMT
Positions, Affiliations, and Memberships:
- Paramedic student at Grant Medical Center
Other Department Affiliations:
- Licking Township Fire Co.
Resides in: Newark
Nick is currently in medic school and on target to graduate in February of 2020.
In Fire Service Since: 2014
Joined the Department in: 2016
Certifications: Firefighter II / EMT
Specialized Training: Haz-Mat Technician
Other Department Affiliations:
- Licking Twp Fire Co, Present, Lieutenant
- Thorn Twp Fire Department, Present, Firefighter
Resides in: Hebron