Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Battalion Chief / Division Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:

28

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Salt Lake City Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

22

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.slcgov.com/fire/

Web Site:

http://www.tooelefire.org/

My Training:

Paramedic

About Me:

Kriss has served in the fire service for 25 years and currently holds the positions of Battalion Chief with the Salt Lake City Fire Department and Chief of the Tooele City Volunteer Fire Department. He has a Bachelor Degree in Public Administration, is a licensed engineering contractor and Paramedic, and is a National Fire Academy Instructor. He serves on the NFPA 1021 Committee and is a voting member of the Air Movement Control Association. His interest in positive pressure ventilation and then in positive pressure attack began in 1989.

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

Enjoyed being calm when other were not.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

Helping other firefighters

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Lack of national focus on firefighter safety