What State do you live in?

ME

Type of Organization

Paid Fire Department

Job Function

Fire Chief/Commisioner

Years in Fire/EMS:

35

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Ellsworth Fire Department

Years With Department/Agency

5

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

City of Ellsworth, Maine: Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director.

Jasper County Fire Rescue ( SC) Fire Firefighter Paramedic/ Recruitment & Retention Coordinator

American Red Cross of Northern New England: Board of Directors (2022 – Present).

Team Rubicon: Maine Deputy Planner for the Maine Metro team (2024 – Present).

Maine VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster): At-Large Director (2026 – Present).

My Training:

Formal Education: Bachelor of Science in Fire Science, Columbia Southern University (2013).

Fire & Leadership Certifications: * Fire Officer IV

IAAI Fire Investigation Technician (FIT)

IAFC-VCOS Recruitment and Retention Certification

National Fire Service Staff and Command (Annapolis, 2025)

Medical & Emergency Management:

Certified Paramedic

FEMA Basic Emergency Manager

FEMA Critical Infrastructure Certificate

About Me:

I am a dedicated public safety professional with over 30 years of experience in the fire service, beginning my career in 1991. Currently serving as the Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director for Ellsworth, Maine, I focus on regional collaboration and advancing EMS education. I am currently leading a regional pilot study on the use of Blind Insertion Airway Devices (BIAD) and the development of a regional EMS training center.

Outside of my primary role, I am an active volunteer and a two-time recipient of the Bronze Presidential Volunteer Award (2024, 2025). I am passionate about adaptive leadership and professional development. Personally, I have been married to my wife, June, for 15 years, and I enjoy exploring the natural beauty of Maine through outdoor leisure activities.

Relationship Status:

Married