Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Fire Commissioner
Advisory Fire Board
July 2022-Present
Appointed by Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
East Contra Costa Fire Protection District
Appointed by the City of Oakley to serve as a Fire Board Director for the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District. October 2016-November 2018
Elected Director as of November 2018
President of Fire
Board from January 2018-July 2022
Vice President of Fire Board from June 2017-Jan 2018
Director from October 2016-July 2022
The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) provided firefighting personnel and emergency medical services to the residents and businesses in Brentwood, Oakley, Discovery Bay, Bethel Island, Knightsen, Byron, Marsh Creek, and Morgan Territory. The ECCFPD protects approximately 249 square miles and over 124,000 residents. In 2022, ECCFPD was annexed into Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and ECCFPD was dissolved. CAPTAIN OF FIRE AT CITY OF OAKLAND
Oakland Fire Department
September 2000 - Present
Firefighter/Paramedic from 2000-2005
Lieutenant/Paramedic from 2005-2015
The Lieutenant of Fire is a first line working supervisor with oversight of operational and administrative
activities during duty. In absence of the Captain, the Lieutenant serves in a full authority of that position; participating and supervising the activities of subordinate Firefighters; Engineers; and sometimes; civilian
personnel. The Lieutenant enforces City and Departmental rules and regulations; prepares reports and correspondence
completes logs and forms. This coordinates schedules to ensure appropriate staffing; orders stations supplies; supervises residential and business inspections conducted by station personnel. The Lieutenant participates in emergency medical, rescue, suppression, and clean up operations. In emergencies the Lieutenant serves as incident commander until arrival of higher-ranked officers. The Lieutenant also trains station personnel and takes formal and informal disciplinary action to ensure readiness of the company. Captain/Paramedic from 2015-Present
The Captain is responsible for all shifts at a fire station, also has command responsibilities at the scene of an emergency in the absence of a Battalion Chief. The Captain establishes supervision at emergencies, implements inspections, performs and/or directs pre-incident fire planning and equipment, facilitates maintenance; provides in service training; oversee records management and community relations; enforces discipline, rules and regulation; fulfills over management duties at the fire station level; and performs related duties as assigned. Specializing in: Tactical Medical Team Manager, Oakland Fire Terrorism Liaison Officer Program Coordinator, Battalion Safety Officer, Battalion Training Officer, Aircraft Rescue Firefighter (ARFF), Swift Water Rescue Technician, Urban Search & Rescue -California Task Force-4 Medical Specialist, Wildland Strike Team Committee Member. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Priority 1 Consulting, LLC. March 2006 - Present
Providing coaching and mentoring services for individuals in their quest to join the Fire Service and the Public Safety arena. Specializing in oral interview and resume refinement. Utilizing my Knowledge, Skills and abilities from working in EMS and the Fire Service, as well as serving on countless Oral Interview panels and Assessment Centers. Other services provided: EMT, Paramedic and Firefighter 1 student mentoring. P1C Fire Watch Service provides trained contractors during system shut downs and special events. DIRECTOR
Bay Area Paramedic Journal Club
2008 - Present
I have been an attendee of the BAPJC since the program first originated. In 2008, Zachary Hilton and I decided that we were going to "take the bull by the horns" and make this one of the best continuing education venues in the West Coast. I think we're off to a really good start. This event has been filling up for years and has become an excellent spot to network. www.bapjc.org
EMT-PARAMEDIC AT AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE
June 1996 - October 2011 (15 years 5 months)
Utilized Basic and Advanced Life Support skills, to care for the sick and injured. Provided medical care and ambulance transportation in Alameda County. Served as a Paramedic Preceptor and Field Training Officer. Firefighter/Paramedic
October 1999 - April 2002 (2 years 7 months)
Employed as a Part Time Firefighter/Paramedic. Worked on Engine 95, in East Contra Costa County. BIFPD eventually consolidated with East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, as it is known today. HONORS AND AWARDS
2012 Firefighter of the Year
Paramedic of the Year-EMS Departmental Award
CAL-JAC Fire Officer Certificate
Dedicated Service- 10 Years
CAL-JAC Journeyperson Certificate
Most Valuable Volunteer of the Year
HEART OF EMS AWARD
NAEMT EMS Advocacy Award
