Our Team

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: 2001
Joined the Department in: 2001
Certifications: Firefighter II / Paramedic / CFSI / Fire Instructor
Specialized Training: Fire Officer I / Fire Officer II
Resides in: Frazeysburg

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: 2004
Joined the Department in: 2010
Certifications: Firefighter II / EMT / ASHI BLS Instructor
Specialized Training: Fire Officer I / High Angle Rescue / Haz-Mat Technician
Resides in: Hebron

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: 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