| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=102 | Ontario Fire
Chair | <div class="ExternalClassDE17A4310E524A14BBD26CC2476B3784"><div>Small/Medium Cities South<br></div></div> | <div class="ExternalClassD2014A7EC0AB422B8F177EEBEDF06E34"><p><br><br></p></div> | mailto: dloomis@ontarioca.gov | Dave Loomis | |
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Vice Chair | <div class="ExternalClass287F97D25AF84644B31F5326B7285279">CAL FIRE<br></div> | | mailto: jared.andrade@fire.ca.gov | Jared Andrade | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=100 | El Dorado Hills Fire Department
Secretary
| <div class="ExternalClass2F4786A442F444D3A1E7D77A4FDCA361"><div>Fire Districts North<br><br></div></div> | <div class="ExternalClass1E993D55367E4D6CA0FD59D1D7936853"><p><br><br></p></div><p></p> | mailto: knielsen@edhfire.com | Kyle Nielsen | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=101 | Los Angeles Fire Department
| <div class="ExternalClass1FBB948B59A04689BC371AAD209EBFF3"><div>Los Angeles Fire Department<br></div></div> | <div class="ExternalClassFAE1B1F7293045F19C9576CF1407EF9A"><p><br><br></p></div> | mailto: matthew.conroy@lacity.org | Matthew Conroy | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=357 | Los Angeles County Fire Department
| <div class="ExternalClass6C8E596050424019A1A67A6598276231"><p>Los Angeles County Fire Department<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass44A589185A3D4885AF68EC711F12877C"><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief Harter graduated the Los Angeles County Fire Department Academy on November 15<sup>th</sup>,1999 at the age of 24. Chief Harter has served the citizens of Los Angeles County for over 22 years. Chief Harter has held the ranks of Firefighter, Paramedic, Firefighter Specialist, Captain, and promoted to Battalion Chief/Fire Chief on February 1<sup>st</sup>, 2018. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief Harter attended Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, and California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo College. Chief Harter holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science with an emphasis in Public Administration and a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership. Chief Harter was the recipient of the City of Hawthorne Firefighter of the Year award, which he earned in 2011 as a Captain for his commitment to implement and instruct the CERT program to the citizens of Hawthorne. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">He also had a special assignment as his Departments DMV Coordinator and a Paramedic Coordinator. Chief Harter holds a paramedic certification, is a state certified instructor for Fire Command 1A, Fire Command 1B, Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1A, Basic Emergency Vehicle Operations, and a Strike Team Leader. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">In September of 2022, Chief Harter was selected by Assistant Fire Chief Martin to replace Chief Kane to serve on the FIRESCOPE EMS Sub Committee. Being associated with such a prestigious organization is one of Chief Harter's greatest honors where he works proudly alongside a talented group of fire service professionals. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">During His time away from work, Chief Harter enjoys spending time with his family and friends and engaging in all types of outdoor activity. Chief Harter is very proud of His profession but considers His greatest accomplishments in the life to being a father of three. </p><p><br></p></div> | mailto: keith.harter@fire.lacounty.gov | Keith Harter | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=356 | Orange County Fire Authority
| <div class="ExternalClass5E6F906188B94BD0A4AC2B3D7B8EBE05"><p>Orange County Fire Authority<br></p></div> | | mailto: matthewscheutz@ocfa.org | Matt Schuetz | |
| <img alt="Jerry Olson" height="100" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Jerry%20Olson.jpg?Width=100&Height=100" width="100" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=639 | Bureau of Land Management | <div class="ExternalClass676DF3D267134DD9803F6D53BD1A2C84"><p>Bureau of Land Management<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass7CC1EAB6A7CE481CB4CF4D9704D43F62"><div>In 2025, I will celebrate my 24th year in the federal wildland fire service. Throughout my career, I have held various roles, including helicopter rappeler, hand crewmember, engine crew member, fire prevention technician, dozer swamper, and fire management. I have participated in numerous regional-level cadres and working groups for both the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).<br></div><div><br></div><div>I have spent 19 years working on Type 3 engines, with 11 of those years as an engine captain. Since 2023, I have served as a battalion chief for both the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service. Currently, I am the fire mitigation, trespass, and prevention chief for the Bakersfield Field Office.</div><div><br></div><div>In addition to my fire service experience, I have 23 years as an emergency medical technician. I also serve as the Central California District (CND) Occupational Medical Support Program Manager (OMSP)<br></div><div><br></div><div>My hobbies include working on our elaborate family Christmas display, enjoying the outdoors, participating in sports, and spending quality time with my family.<br></div></div> | | Jerry Olson | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=355 | Santa Barbara County Fire Department
| <div class="ExternalClass39838EAF2DAE455C83DC3D7CB44CC06B"><p>Santa Barbara County Fire Department<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass4224D609A96C48CEBCC0C5D7D20B5932"><p style="text-align:justify;">Patrick Weisenberg was appointed to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department on April 7<sup>th</sup>, 2008 at the age of 26. Captain Weisenberg has served the citizens of Lompoc, Sisquoc, Solvang, Mission Hills, Cuyama, and Los Alamos. Captain Weisenberg has held the ranks of Firefighter Paramedic, Engineer Inspector Paramedic and was promoted to Captain on June 18<sup>th</sup>, 2018. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Captain Weisenberg attended St. Francis High School in La Canada, Flintridge and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Captain Weisenberg holds a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Business with a concentration in Finance/Appraisal. Patrick has served on multiple paramedic interview panels. He has established paramedic practical exams, served on the apparatus committee, is currently a field training officer (8 years), was part of the engineer workshop cadre, and is a current union director for Local 2046. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Captain Weisenberg assisted with the vaccination PODS during the beginning of Covid. During that time in staff, Captain Weisenberg gave vaccination shots, monitored patients and supervised other firefighter paramedics assigned to PODS. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">In June of 2023, Captain Weisenberg was selected by Fire Chief Hartwig to replace Captain Ford to serve on Firescope. Captain Weisenberg is looking forward to the opportunity to contribute and be part of an excellent team. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">During time away from work, Captain Weisenberg spends time with his wife and three children. He coaches club baseball for the SLO Mustangs and enjoys fly fishing. Captain Weisenberg has two older brothers. The oldest is a Battalion Chief for Ventura County Fire and the middle brother is a basketball coach and Director of Advancement for Mission High School in San Luis Obispo.<br></p><p><br></p></div> | mailto: pweisenberg@countyofsb.org | Pat Weisenberg | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=587 | San Bernardino County Fire Protection District | <div class="ExternalClass21277946DB19469985C70742E54B5852"><p>Fire Districts South<br></p></div> | | mailto: dfratus@sbcfire.org | David Fratus | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=276 | US Forest Service | <div class="ExternalClass209425546FF54D96B717DFCFB2A30AFF"><div>US Forest Service<br></div></div> | <div class="ExternalClass7EB5E8446BBE4331A9300159A4175F1D"><p><br><br></p></div> | mailto: thomas.dunavent@usda.gov | Tom Dunavent | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=250 | Ventura County Fire Department
| <div class="ExternalClassE6FC8FA7DBA04865AACB497E2C0A7116">Ventura County Fire Department</div> | <div class="ExternalClass962C0B5C5EF14737AF3A213E4032BF7D"><p>Captain Miner was appointed to the Ventura County Fire Department in September of 2001. He came to us from Santa Barbara City Fire Department where he had served since July of 1997 as a firefighter. Captain Miner has served in various Ventura Country communities including Thousand Oaks, Oak Park, Ojai, and Simi Valley. Captain Miner was promoted from Firefighter Paramedic to Fire Captain in January 2009. He has performed as an Engine Company Captain and has recently been appointed to the position of EMS Captain.</p><p>Captain Miner possesses a Associates' degree in Fire Technology and is currently working on his Bachelors' degree in Fire Administration with Southern Columbia University.</p><p>Captain Miner has held a paramedic license for the past 24 years. He has spent time as a Preceptor educating and training new paramedics. In addition, has been involved with the Hose Cadre, Cadet/Explorer Program, EMS QI Committee, and assisting with implementing new NFIRS reporting system through Image Trends. </p><p>In July 2020, Captain Miner was appointed to The Firescope EMS Specialist group by Fire Chief Mark Lorenzen. Captain Miner looks forward to a long relationship with Firescope and its outstanding group of fire service professionals.</p><p>During his time away from work, Captain Miner has spent many hours volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America where he has served as both a Cub Master and Scout Master. He enjoys spending time with his wife Laura, their three children. He spends his free time enjoying the outdoors off roading and vacationing in the desert and at lakes.<br></p><p><br></p></div> | mailto: robert.miner@ventura.org | Robert Miner | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=586 | Kern County Fire Department | <div class="ExternalClass50E221FC26244EDAA938ED1C5B99C3DF"><p>Kern County Fire Department<br></p></div> | | mailto: sfreeland@kerncountyfire.org | Steve Freeland | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=354 | San Diego Fire Rescue Department
| <div class="ExternalClassB56F05507D4D41E5B314B1DBBD45ACDE"><p>Large City Fire Departments South<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass1CACF9268C7C40B99911696A10785EB7"><p>Chief Adams joined of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department in January of 2001 at the age of 30. Chief Adams started his career in the fire service in June of 1995 in the Burlington, VT Fire Department and has been a Paramedic since 1999. Chief Adams was promoted to Battalion Chief in October of 2018 and was appointed Battalion Chief of EMS in August of 2022. </p><p>Chief Adams attended Hartford High School in Hartford, Vermont and graduated in 1988. Chuck then served in the US Navy as a Boatswain's Mate and Rescue Swimmer, stationed at 32<sup>nd</sup> St Naval Base in San Diego. Chief Adams attended Miramar College in San Diego and obtained his associate degree in Fire Science technology. Chief Adams completed Paramedic School at Imperial Valley College in 1999 while working for Calexico FD and living in Mexicali, B.C., Mexico. He is currently working towards a bachelor's degree in Fire Administration from Columbia Southern University online degree program. Chief Adams' fondest accomplishments in the Fire Service include Honor Recruit in SDFD's 56<sup>th</sup> Fire Academy, Outstanding Scholastic Achievement in paramedic school and San Diego Fire-Rescue Firefighter of the Year in 2014. </p><p>Chief Adams spent 6 years in Post Academy Training in SDFD training probationary firefighters. He served as a lead Truck Instructor at the SDFD Fire Academy in numerous academies. Chief Adams served as an IAFF Fireground Survival master instructor. He serves as a subject matter expert in shipboard firefighting and serves on SDFD's Maritime firefighting working group. This will be the first time that Chief Adams has served on a FIRESCOPE committee. </p><p>Growing up in Vermont, Chief Adams loved being on the ice and spent 35 years playing ice hockey. Today, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, traveling, and enjoying outdoor activities such as dirt biking, hunting, and camping. He is an avid archer and enjoys time spent in the woods of the Rocky Mountains. <br> </p><p><br></p></div> | mailto: vadams@sandiego.gov | Verne Adams | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=588 | Task Force Liaison | <div class="ExternalClass5634581F303249B0AFB163D79A5DC3FE"><p>Task Force Liaison<br></p></div> | | mailto: dfratus@sbcfire.org | Steve Davis | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=498 | Chino Valley Fire Protection Distsrict
| <div class="ExternalClass51173D65F6C043038A0590980D6308A0"><p>Associate Advisor<br></p></div> | | mailto: proebuck@chofire.org | Pete Roebuck | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=112 | Santa Clara County EMSA
| <div class="ExternalClass226A6FECAB0C48F998D4A9658D93CDB5"><div>Associate Advisor<br></div></div> | | mailto:kenneth.miller@ems.sccgov.org | Dr. Ken Miller | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=523 | Los Angeles County EMSA
| <div class="ExternalClassF058DF68107748B6A906EDB9F561E51D"><p>Associate Advisor<br></p></div> | | | Richard Tadeo | |
| <img alt="Clayton Thomas" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Lists/Firescope%20Roster%20and%20Biography/Clayton%20Thomas.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=96 | Penn Valley Fire Protection District
| <div class="ExternalClassE5E8752432DB4892A2B459FC23D42E92"><p>Associate Advisor<br><br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass23C6DB66DE7B45DF925898C634EE4A3E"><p style="text-align:justify;">Captain Thomas was appointed to the Penn Valley Fire Protection District on January 28, 2000 at the age of 24. Captain Thomas has served the citizens of Nevada City, Penn Valley, Nevada County and the State of California for over 25 years. Captain Thomas has held the ranks of Firefighter, Engineer and promoted to Fire Captain on December 10, 2010. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Captain Thomas attended Nevada Union High School, Yuba College and Sierra College. Captain Thomas holds certifications as a Fire Officer, Fire Prevention Officer, Fire Investigator and is an OSFM Registered Instructor. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Captain Thomas currently is responsible for the District's EMS programs as well as fire prevention activities. He is the Chairperson of the Nevada County Emergency Medical Care Committee and the Sierra-Sacramento Valley EMS Agency's Regional Continuous Quality Improvement Committee. Captain Thomas has held a Paramedic license since 1999. He has served as a qualified Medical Unit Leader on federal IMT Nor Cal 1 since 2012. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">In June of 2014, Captain Thomas was selected for membership on the FIRESCOPE EMS Specialist Group. In January 2018 he was selected as that group's Chairperson. Working within such a diverse and professional organization, alongside some of the sharpest minds in the California Fire Service, has been a rewarding career opportunity for Captain Thomas. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">During his time away from work, Captain Thomas enjoys spending time with his spouse, travelling the world and quality time with friends. Captain Thomas is very proud of his career, but considers his greatest accomplishments to be the relationships built through years of serving his community </p></div> | mailto:cthomas@pennvalleyfire.com | Clayton Thomas | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=589 | Glendale Fire Department | <div class="ExternalClass1D75D0B7B06A48EA894B04AF77A7C024"><p>Associate Advisor<br></p></div> | | mailto: smohlenbrok@glendaleca.gov | Scott Molenbrok | |
