Kern County Fire Department
Captain Blake was appointed to the Kern County Fire Department in February 2000 at the age of 28. Captain Blake has served the citizens of Kern County for 21 years. Captain Blake has held the ranks of Firefighter, Engineer, Crew Superintendent, and was promoted to Captain in 2010. Prior to serving the citizens of Kern County, Captain Blake worked as a seasonal firefighter on the Angeles National Forest. While with the U.S Forest Service he served on engines and Hotshots while working from 1990-2000. Captain Blake graduated from Bishop Alemany High School, in 1994 he graduated from Daniel Freeman Paramedic School. Captain Blake is currently working on his bachelor’s degree in Fire Administration with Columbia Southern University. Captain Blake has graduated the United States Forest Service Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Academy and is a recipient of the Jon Kelso award for leadership. Captain Blake currently serving as a station captain in Lake Isabella. He also manages the Kern County Fire Department Remote Automated Weather Stations and Live Fuel Moisture programs. Captain Blake is a California State Fire Training instructor and Type 3 Incident Commander and Division Group Supervisor. In November, Captain Blake was selected by Fire Chief Duncan to be the first firefighter to represent the Kern County Fire Department on the FIRESCOPE Predictive Services Specialist Group. Being associated with such a prestigious organization is one of Captain Blakes greatest honors where he works proudly alongside a talented group of fire service professionals. During his time away from work, Captain Blake enjoys spending time with family and Friends. He enjoys activities like camping, fly fishing, and many other outdoor activities