Roster and Biographies

 

 

<img alt="" height="192" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Jeff%20Hughes.jpeg" width="156" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=264California Professional Firefighters Chair<div class="ExternalClassE21AF77C10714897BE18271CBBCC79B8">California Professional Firefighters​<br></div><div class="ExternalClassEFBA8D4F478645D3940AAB8BBE204E88"><p>​<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;">Jeff Hughes is a retired Fire Captain with the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) with 38 years of firefighting experience. </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;">Jeff is a third generation Firefighter whose father died of occupational cancer after serving 21 years with the Long Beach Fire Department.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;">  Jeff spent 3.5 years as an Assistant Fire Training Officer and retired out of the Risk Management section as the OCFA’s Cancer Awareness and Prevention program manager. Jeff is currently the chair position for the working group to create the Orange County Fire Chief’s Operational Annex for contamination reduction as well as he was as original member of the California State FIRESCOPE Behavioral Health Working Group to create a working plan for the mental wellness needs during incidents. Jeff currently participates in the FIRESCOPE Behavioral Health subcommittee and has been on the OCFA Peer Support team for many years. Jeff organized a one-day Behavioral Health symposium for fire service partners in Orange County. Dubbed “Past-Present-Future” for first responder mental health learning from our past. Jeff also attended the National Fire Academy Managing Fire Officer Program and Safety Program-Operations. Jeff is also a qualified Line Safety Officer by the National Wildland Coordinating Group. Jeff represents the California Professional Firefighters for both the FIRESCOPE Behavioral Health and Cancer Prevention Subcommittees.</span>​<br></p></div>mailto: jeffhughes@ocfirefighers.orgJeff Hughes
<img alt="" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Jay%20Lee.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=255San Diego Fire Department Vice Chair<div class="ExternalClass06B64E49EC794405899ECE4C4778AA82">City Fire Departments South<br></div><div class="ExternalClass21FA7323CE86487AB1646FC1676EB36E"><p>Captain Lee has been a professional firefighter with the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department since November of 2001. He has held all ranks of the fire department starting as a firefighter paramedic to the current rank of fire Captain.</p><p>Captain Lee graduated high school in Yerington Nv, joined the US Navy as a shipboard firefighter and served for 4 years until his honorable discharge in 1997. Captain Lee attended Miramar College prior to getting hired as a professional firefighter in 2001.<br></p><p>Captain Lee was recently selected as the Wellness Officer for San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, some of his responsibilities include over-seeing the Peer Support Team, coordinating their training and developing and maintaining all policies related to Peer Support. Additionally, he is responsible for over-seeing the Chaplaincy program.<br></p><p>In November of 2022, Captain Lee was selected by San Diego Fire-Rescue Assistant Chief, Dave Gerboth to replace Fire Captain George Duardo to serve on the FIRESCOPE Behavioral Health Working Group.</p><p>​During his time away from work, Jay enjoys spending time with his wife Michelle, riding motocross and is an avid mountain biker.<br></p></div>mailto: jjlee@sandiego.govJay Lee
<img alt="" height="186" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Molly%20Day.png" width="154" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=560US Forest Service Secretary<div class="ExternalClassE401840EA2004E54AEF593F9C7AC6663"><p>US Forest Service<br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass3E1C175C2EA940908892150F4B6AB326"><p style="text-align:justify;">​Molly started her fire service path as a high school intern with Livermore Fire Dept in 1991 but left the area after graduation to follow her interest in all the things that the mountains had to offer. She settled in the Sierra Foothills and has been with the USDA Forest Service working on the Stanislaus NF since 1995. She started as a temporary firefighter on a Type 3 engine in Pinecrest, California & has worked her way up via Engine Crews, Hot Shots, Fire Patrol, and Forest Fire Prevention Battalion Chief to her position now as the Deputy Casualty Assistance Program Manager for the Pacific Southwest Region.<br></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Along the way, the day-to-day experiences with her Brother & Sisters led her to value the importance of the Mental & Behavioral Health field for Wildland Fire and recognize the lack of support. After the loss of a fellow employee, in 2011, Molly became involved with the Peer Support piece of CISM for the Forest Service in hopes to fill that gap & keep the grass growing in a program that has started from the ground up.  </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Education in the specific field of Mental Health has literally been in the field, on the street & in the trenches, but she has completed formal training via ICISF course work. Her role has become that of training coach, peer support lead and coordinator. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">When not working, Molly enjoys spending time with her daughter & husband (when he is home, as he is a Hotshot Superintendent & gone all summer). Other joys are taking care of her multiple rescue animals, yardwork, gardening regardless of how unsuccessful she is, and enjoying the simple country life in a beautiful part of California.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Molly joined the Firescope Committee in 2021. She is very honored to be part of an organization and mission that she has valued throughout her career.<br></p></div>mailto: molly.day@usda.govMolly Day
<img alt="" height="184" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Michael%20Aiello.jpeg" width="167" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=455CALFIRE<div class="ExternalClass2D3AA20920C743268899D8593F204D20"><p>​CALFIRE<br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass198AD6212F864E8BA8B47E64410B4D19"><p>​Mike Aiello is a Battalion Chief for CAL Fire’s Behavioral Health and Wellness team. Prior to promoting to Sacramento in 2019, Mike was the Peer Support Unit Lead in the Mendocino Unit. During his career, Mike has been a Firefighter, Fire Apparatus Engineer, and Station Captain. After High School, Mike attended the Basic Police & Fire Academies in Santa Rosa in 2000 & 2002. He holds an Associate of Arts Degree in General Education from Mendocino College, an Associate of Science Degree in Fire Technology and is a certified Fire Officer. In 2022, Chief Aiello received the Directors Award for Superior Accomplishment for his support of the Department’s Employees. Chief Aiello is currently the statewide coordinator for Law Enforcement and Veteran Support. He has deployed to Fire Base Camps as well as Officer Involved Shootings. He holds multiple basic and advanced ICISF and IAFF behavioral operational certifications and has been utilized as both a CISM and a CISL on multiple incidents since 2017. Chief Aiello has specialized experience as a Training Captain, JAC Coordinator, and Hired Equipment Coordinator. He is both a Division and Strike Team Leader with experience in the Command Center and Helitack. Since September of 2021, Chief Aiello has been active on several Ad Hoc Committees relating to Behavioral Health within the Department. In 2022, Chief Aiello served as a Subject Matter Expert for FIRESCOPE’s Behavioral Health Taskforce specifically for Retiree Support. His experience working alongside that group prompted him to become more involved. When he is not working, Mike enjoys traveling with his wife and 3 children. He is active in all their activities which include year-round sports 4-H.​<br></p></div>mailto: mike.aiello@fire.ca.govMike Aiello
<img alt="" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Matthew%20Strange.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=669Kern County Fire Department<div class="ExternalClass2C1031A3CCD44573B83399557814936E"><p>​Kern County Fire Department<br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass90D476560A134032A52A88A067FA4112"><p>​Captain Matthew Strange was appointed to the Kern County Fire Department in 2000 at the age of 21. Captain Strange has proudly served the citizens of Kern County throughout his 25-year career. He has held the ranks of Firefighter and Engineer and promoted to Captain in January of 2021. Captain Strange is currently assigned to Station 72 in Lake Isabella.<br></p><p>Captain Strange attended and graduated from Kern Valley High School in 1997. He went on to attend Bakersfield College and is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Fire Administration from Columbia Southern University. Captain Strange is the Peer Support Team Leader for the Kern County Fire Department, a role he was appointed to in August of 2024.</p><p>Captain Strange's specialized training includes certifications as an Engine Boss, Peer Support Team Leader, and Incident Commander Type 4 Trainee.</p><p>In June of 2024, Captain Strange was selected by Fire Deputy Chief Dionisio Mitchell to serve as the department's Peer Support Team Leader, representing Kern County Fire in critical stress management and wellness initiatives. Being entrusted with the well-being of his peers is one of Captain Strange's greatest professional honors.</p><p>When away from work, Captain Strange enjoys fishing, camping, spending time with his family, and volunteering in his community. While he is proud of his career and service to Kern County, Captain Strange considers his greatest accomplishments to be his family and the relationships he has built throughout his career.<br></p></div>mailto: mstrange@kerncountyfire.orgMathew Strange
https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=256Los Angeles Fire Department<div class="ExternalClassDAAE341D4470451EA106C97D57CEFC61">Los Angeles Fire Department</div><div class="ExternalClassE5EB06A9F37D40E7AF86779469256E5F"><p>​<span style="text-align:justify;">Currently, Dr. Madrid is the acting director of the Los Angeles City Fire Department Behavioral Health Program. She specializes in providing empirically supported and behaviorally based treatments. Dr. Madrid provides on-call emergency response, conducts critical incident debriefings, and is responsible for management consultation and training for sworn employees.Dr. Madrid also serves as an adjunct professor in Pepperdine's Graduate School of Education and Psychology where she teaches Individual and Family Treatment of Substance Abuse and Multicultural Psychology courses to students working toward their graduate degrees. Concurrently, Dr. Madrid is also a supervisor at the Pepperdine University Community Counseling Center. In this position she trains and helps foster clinical competence in Master level students working toward licensure as a marriage and family therapist.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Dr. Krystle Madrid received her Doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University. She completed an American Psychological Association (APA) clinical internship through the Center for Multicultural Mental Health from Boston University School of Medicine. She furthered her training through a postdoctoral APA fellowship in assertive community treatment/corrections psychosocial rehabilitation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. She has an extensive background treating diverse populations including first responders, serious mental illness, substance abuse, trauma and populations from correctional facilities and medical settings.<br></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Dr. Madrid is a highly trained clinical psychologist. Her primary focus in on treating trauma across the lifespan. She is trained in providing Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Adolescent Prolonged Exposure to children and adolescents. Additionally she holds specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Prolonged Exposure for treating trauma in adults. Simultaneously, Dr. Madrid is a Gottman trained couple's therapist targeting trust development, learning effective communication skills and building emotional awareness. Additionally, she is bilingual and is able to conduct therapy in Spanish. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">​Krystle enjoys spending time traveling the world preferring to visit natural areas which conserve the environment and sustains the well-being of the local people. <br></p></div>Krystle Madrid, Psy.D
<img alt="" height="186" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Steven%20Blackburn.jpeg" width="164" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=252Los Angeles County Fire Department<div class="ExternalClassE87604E8E4174D6FBD0D5CDDE891E0E3">Los Angeles County Fire Department</div><div class="ExternalClass21DDAD0FA80C44019812BF38A4B0F813"><p>​Captain Blackburn was hired with the Los Angeles County Fire Department in October of 2003. Capt. Blackburn has rose through the ranks of Firefighter, Paramedic, Engineer and promoted to Captain in June of 2019. Capt. Blackburn was interviewed and selected on July 1st of 2022 for the position of Assistant Peer Support Coordinator for Los Angeles County Fire. Education and Experience Captain Blackburn grew up in Los Angeles County and graduated in 1993 from Saugus High School. He served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1994-1996 in the Amazon region of Brazil. There he had the opportunity to become fluent in both Portuguese and Spanish. Upon returning he attended College of the Canyons where he pursued classes in both Fire Science and Administration of Justice. During his years as a paramedic, Captain Blackburn served as a subject matter expert for the EMS Cadre and precepted 4 paramedic students. Capt. Blackburn was a Department DMV Instructor for 4 years as well as a Rescue Youth Advisor for 5 years. Captain Blackburn is currently returning to school to finish a bachelor’s degree in Family and Human Services from BYU Idaho. Specialized Training Captain Blackburn began his education in CISM in 2013 with Los Angeles County Fire’s Basic Peer Support class. He continued his studies with Basic and Advanced ICISF Assisting Individuals in Crisis courses and Group Crisis Intervention. He has taken the Strategic Crisis Response Course for setting up critical incidents as well as learning the IAFF model of Peer Support. Capt. Blackburn has been on both sides of the table with Peer Support in his career losing a close friend in a LODD fire in Contra Costa County and good friend in his station to Cancer last year. Capt. Blackburn has been utilized on multiple critical Incidents in the last decade including the LACOFD Terapaca LODD, LACOFD Sierra Incident LODD and the recent CALFIRE RRU Memorial LODD incident. FIRESCOPE History Capt. Blackburn was tasked to find about 30 of LACOFD’s most experienced Peers and guide them through the process of getting their newly created CISM, CISL and CISK applications through FIRESCOPE. He currently assists Capt. Scott Ross who is a FIRESCOPE Member and is eager to take over for Capt. Ross as he nears retirement. Personal Interests Capt. Blackburn enjoys spending time with his 4 children attending and coaching their various sports teams. Travel and hiking are hobbies that help him decompress from the stressors of the job. ​<br></p></div>mailto: steve.blackburn@fire.lacounty.govSteve Blackburn
https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=419Orange County Fire Authority<div class="ExternalClass7BE50FD81E394CD1B4A27C8FCBFE140A"><p>Orange County Fire Authority​<br></p></div><div class="ExternalClassB6FAF98E7138425CA1AC4E54363A3B55"><p>​Captain Lee Cabrera has over 20 years of fire service experience. He has worked for Rialto Fire Department, Arcadia Fire Department, and the last 15 years with the Orange County Fire Authority. His current assignment is Fire Station 66, where he proudly serves the citizens of Westminster. In addition to his commitment to OCFA, Captain Cabrera is also a Director on the Orange County Professional Firefighters Local 3631 Executive Board.</p><p>Captain Cabrera attended Hesperia High School and Victor Valley College, where he received an associate degree in Fire Science and Paramedicine. Captain Cabrera has a passion for the health & wellness of his fellow firefighters and is heavily involved in department programs such as WEFIT, behavioral health and cancer awareness & prevention. Captain Cabrera was the recipient of the Battalion 1 Firefighter of the Year for 2020 and 2021.     </p><p>Captain Cabrera has attended many behavioral health courses and seminars. He is a part of the peer support and critical incident stress debriefing teams for the Orange County Fire Authority. Captain Cabrera is also the Peer Support Lead for A-Shift.  </p><p>In June of 2022, Captain Cabrera was selected by Fire Chief Brian Fennessy to replace retired Captain Jeff Hughes to serve on the FIRESCOPE Behavioral Health Subcommittee. Being associated with such a prestigious organization is one of Captain Cabrera's greatest honors where he works proudly alongside a talented group of fire service professionals.           </p><p>During his time away from work, Captain Cabrera enjoys spending time with his family and friends and engaging in all types of outdoor activity.  Captain Cabrera enjoys camping with his family, deep sea fishing and jiu jitsu. Captain Cabrera is very proud of his profession but considers his greatest accomplishments in the life to be a good father and role model for his family.  <br></p><p><br></p></div>mailto: leecabrera@ocfirefighters.orgLee Cabrera
<img alt="" height="190" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Andrew%20Atkins.jpg" width="161" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=670Redding Fire Department<div class="ExternalClass590F5E93D55C4B55B478EEA727B7D166"><p>​Small/Medium Cities North<br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass25C1A75A419747788ED4E6B5011DD665"><p style="text-align:justify;">​Assistant Fire Marshal Atkins began his fire service career with CAL FIRE's Mendocino Unit as a Seasonal Firefighter in 2009. He joined the Redding Fire Department in March 2013, where he has served as a Firefighter and Engineer before being promoted to Assistant Fire Marshal in June 2023.<br></p><p style="text-align:justify;">He attended Benicia High School in the Bay Area and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Business with a concentration in Finance and Appraisal from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.    </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Assistant Fire Marshal Atkins is a state-certified Fire Investigator and is nearing completion of his task books for both Plans Examiner and Fire Inspector. Since 2018, he has been an active member of the Redding Fire Department's Critical Incident Stress Management and Peer Support Cadres.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Outside of work, Assistant Fire Marshal Atkins enjoys spending time with his wife and two young sons, ages 6 and 9.  As an avid outdoorsman, Assistant Fire Marshal Atkins can be found hunting and fishing throughout the Western United States. His long-term goals include starting a nonprofit organization to take First Responders with PTSD fishing on his boat, which he aptly named “Reel Therapy". <br></p></div>mailto: aatkins@cityofredding.orgAndrew Atkins
https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=428Oxnard Fire Department<div class="ExternalClass8CA08F1E041A41B09799ACA38754B849"><p>Small/Medium Cities South<br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass76DEB01CC51341818433E77B68F1DC88"><p>​Originally hailing from Australia, Chief Hamilton became an Oxnard Firefighter in 2005. Chief Hamilton worked as a Firefighter, Fire Engineer, Captain, Battalion Chief and on February 20th 2021, Alex Hamilton was appointed to the Fire Chief after serving 3 years as Assistant Fire Chief.</p><div>The Oxnard Fire Department has afforded Chief Hamilton the opportunity to serve on all our specialty disciplines teams; Haz Mat, USAR, Ocean Rescue and Dive Team. Early in his career with Oxnard, Alex found a way to enhance and augment the Fire Department through grant funding. Chief Hamilton has now procured and successfully managed over $23 million in grants to has provided a critical lifeline for training, equipment, vehicles and staffing – particularly in the economic downturn that started in 2009.</div><div>However, grants have also provided the department with the opportunity to develop new programs. Chief Hamilton’s most satisfying accomplishment was building a comprehensive behavioral health program for our department. However, the connection with behavioral health now runs much deeper. Chief Hamilton assisted in the development of the IAFF peer support class, and more recently the IAFF Suicide Safety Worksheet. He has deployed multi times for the IAFF to assist agencies after extraordinary events and continues to advocate for strong behavioral health programs in the fire service.</div><div>Chief Hamilton continues to support behavioral health initiatives in the Fire Service by teaching Suicide Awareness and Intervention classes. He and his team have trained over 300 fire service peer support team members in suicide intervention since the beginning of the pandemic. He is also honored to continue to be an IAFF Master instructor in Peer Support and Resiliency classes.</div><div>Chief Hamilton also founded the Oxnard Firefighters Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit. The Foundation has provided a range of different support to our community; from purchasing equipment for the fire department to providing swim lessons, child seats and bike helmets to our low income residents. The Foundation’s latest initiative prior to the beginning of the pandemic was providing suicide intervention and awareness classes free of charge to first responders; police, fire and EMS personnel.</div><div>On a personal level, Alex has been married to his beautiful wife for almost 18 years and they have three children; Kayden (15), Cooper (12) and Kenzie (9) that keep them incredibly active. The Hamilton’s love to travel and explore new places. They all look forward to traveling internationally again soon.</div><div>One of the leadership quotes that Chief Hamilton tries to emulate is; “Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care” – Theodore Roosevelt<br></div><p><br></p></div>mailto: alex_hamiltonsmith@yahoo.comAlex Hamilton-Smith
https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=429Sacramento City Fire Department<div class="ExternalClassA6F9118475DC4276AB00DA59088BB067"><p>Large City Fire Departments North<br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass400BCB735D504603BA66C319867D0C52"><div>Richard began his public safety career in 1999, with the Sacramento Fire Department as a Firefighter/Paramedic. He has held the ranks of Fire Engineer, Fire Captain and most recently was appointed by the Fire Chief as the Behavioral Health Coordinator.<br></div><div><br></div><div>After graduating from Montclair High School in 1994, Richard relocated to Northern California to attend the Fire Technology program at Sierra College in Rocklin, California. Richard holds an Associate of Science degree in Fire Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Arizona State University.<br></div><div><br></div><div>Richard has been a contributing member to the Sacramento Fire Department’s peer support team for the past 5 years. Richard has completed training in peer support, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) for individuals and Critical Incident Stress Management for groups. He is experienced in CISM defusing, substance abuse programs, 12-step work, and crisis intervention.</div><div>Richard is an Ironman triathlete and in November 2021, completed his 11th Ironman; an endurance event that includes a 2.4-mile swim, 112- mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run. Besides his love for physical training and traveling, Richard enjoys spending time with his lovely wife and daughter.<br></div><p><br></p></div>mailto: ralamo@sfd.cityofsacramento.orgRichard Alamo
https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=561Santa Barbara County Fire<div class="ExternalClassD6FDA2E3AB6240F9BABA225ADC3CB86F"><p>Santa Barbara County Fire<br></p></div>mailto: sdudley@countyofsb.orgSam Dudley
https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=562San Bernardino County Fire<div class="ExternalClass33144029EB2141DA9581B132901629C3"><p>​County Fire Departments South<br></p></div>mailto: rarnold@sbcfire.orgRick Arnold
<img alt="" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Kristin%20Thompson.jpeg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=671Cal Chiefs<div class="ExternalClassE3B6FFEABEAC4AF99CA6ED89CDABF8AB"><p>​Cal Chiefs<br></p></div><div class="ExternalClassA47FC6FCAE174B41AEC96A4FCD1FBC76"><div>​Kristin Thompson was appointed as a Division Chief to the Newport Beach Fire Department on 11/1/2015 and has held the positions of EMS Educator and EMS Manager.<br></div><div>Prior to serving Newport Beach, she served with the City of Anaheim/Anaheim Fire and Rescue from 2007 – 2015. Previous to serving within the fire department role, she was Charge Nurse, MICN and Base Coordinator with UCI Medical Center Emergency</div><div>Department from 1993-2007. She holds the Governor appointed position of EMS Commissioner since Sept of 2021.<br><br></div><div>DC Thompson attended Edison High School, and Golden West College, obtaining her associate’s degree in science as a Registered Nurse. She has augmented this education by attending leadership classes at Cal State Fullerton and EMS Leadership Academy,</div><div>has co-authored California Fire Service Pandemic Response White Paper. Awards include the recipient of the State EMS Cross Award for Excellence, Cal Chief’s Lifetime Achievement in EMS, and Orange County Proclamation for Service-Pandemic efforts,</div><div>She serves on the California Fire Service Behavioral Task Force since 2017,and has sat on the State Fire Training Cadre for Cancer and Behavioral Health curriculum and cadre for Suicide Prevention, .and is part of the Firescope Cancer Subcommittee since 2023.<br></div><div>Developed Cancer and Behavioral Health FF1A curriculum for Cal Jac. She is the Orange County Peer Support Mutual Aid Lead and Behavioral Health Program Manager for Newport Beach. DC Thompson has been providing mental wellness classes to fire and</div><div>managing comprehensive Behavioral Health Programs in the fire service since 2008. She was requested and served on the 2025 Palisades Fire Behavioral Health/Peer Support Team.<br><br></div><div>Chief Thompson is Trained in CISM, basic and advanced Peer Support,and Crisis Response Team Lead.<br></div></div>mailto: kthompson@nbfd.netKristen Thompson
<img alt="" height="194" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Joel%20Magrina.jpeg" width="164" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=672Ontario Fire Department<div class="ExternalClass3B9EC213D50947F7BADAFD5AA5D937FF"><p>​Associate Advisor<br></p></div><div class="ExternalClassC3620A7624F04B5EB60DFF39069E610F"><div>​Joel Magrina was appointed to the Ontario Fire Department in October 2019 at the age of 28. Prior to joining Ontario Fire, he served with the Sacramento City Fire Department for four years.</div><div>His dedication to public service began early at the age of 14 when he joined the Ontario Fire Department Explorer Program.</div><div>Engineer Magrina attended Los Osos High School in Rancho Cucamonga and later pursued higher education at Crafton Hills College. He holds a degree in Fire Science and has been a</div><div>licensed paramedic for 10 years. Throughout his career, he has completed numerous professional development courses and has been recognized for his leadership in the fire service. In 2025, his</div><div>dedication and commitment were honored with the Firefighter of the Year Award.</div><div>In addition to his firefighting duties, Joel Magrina has completed specialized training in Peer Support. He has served on special assignments, including overseeing the Recruitment Team for</div><div>the Ontario Fire Department, assisting with the Memorial Management Team, and serving as a state-certified Auto Extrication Instructor. His expertise also includes serving as a CICCS Peer Supporter for large incidents and as a Line Medic for wildland incidents.</div><div>In February 2024, Joel Magrina was honored to be selected by his peers to replace Kevin Aguayo from the Ventura County Fire Department as a member of the FIRESCOPE Behavioral</div><div>Health Subcommittee. This appointment marks a significant milestone in his career, offering the opportunity to collaborate with a highly skilled and dedicated team of fire service professionals,</div><div>all committed to advancing the industry.</div><div>Outside of work, Engineer Magrina enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids. He is a passionate sports fan, supporting the Dodgers and Lakers, and loves playing golf. While he takes</div><div>great pride in his profession, Joel considers his greatest accomplishment to be his role as a husband and father.<br></div></div>mailto: jmagrina@ontarioca.govJoel Magrina
https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=427Bureau of Land Management<div class="ExternalClassFE2E382F5BEA4A1680C5C35D732E7AE3"><p>​Bureau of Land Management<br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass591B39B664234EB8B56C81EA01118815"><p>​Patricia O’Brien, PhD currently serves as Critical Incident Stress Management Program Manager for Bureau of Land Management Fire and Aviation Directorate. Prior to working for BLM, she worked as a clinical psychologist with Veteran’s Affairs PTSD Clinical Team in Portland, OR. She spent over 15 years in the wildland fire service with the US Forest Service, including 10 years with the Lolo Interagency Hotshots in Missoula, MT. Patricia holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology and an MS in Health Promotion and a from the University of Montana.<br></p></div>mailto: paobrien@blm.govPatricia O'Brien
<img alt="" height="189" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Tina%20Casola.jpeg" width="169" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=426Associate Advisor<div class="ExternalClass8060FA371E734A2DBD68684B372111D9"><p>​Associate Advisor​<br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass052F268276ED49949D01B42CFB7BA262"><p>​As a former Staff Therapist with the San Diego Veterans Health Administration and UCSD.<br></p><div><span style="font-family:"segoe ui", segoe, tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Tina understands the nature of these stress reactions in adults as well as the concerns people have about the possible effects on their careers. Tina is a graduate of the University of San Diego’s Marriage and Family Therapy Program. She continued her training and honed her clinical skills while working with UCSD Medicine in the Outpatient Psychiatric Services Division, Mental Health Systems, Inc., Veteran’s Medical Research Foundation, and the Veteran’s Health Administration: San Diego where she worked on a DoD study regarding the effectiveness of using telehealth for PTSD interventions (2009).  </span></div><div><br></div><div>Tina has also served as the Disaster Mental Health Lead for the American Red Cross of San Diego and Imperial Counties allowing her a full perspective of impacts of emergency operations (in the community and in the responders).<br></div></div>mailto: tina@firstalarmwellness.comTina Casola
https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=456Associate Advisor<div class="ExternalClassBEBD6150C244431FBD974AE542DF49F3"><p>​Associate Advisor<br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass98B0151CBBD44BBB8786C8195666FC2B"><p>Ms. Gustafson began providing trauma focused services to multiple disciplines of clientele in 1984 while completing her undergraduate work through Arizona State University, graduating in 1985. She continued this work while in her Masters Program at Sacramento Stare University and began her private practice in June 1991 following her licensure. She has continued her professional development in this area as was others that benefit Frist Responders and their families. <br></p><p>Ms. Gustafson graduated with her Masters Degree in Social Work from Sacramento State University in 1988. She completed her licensure hours specializing in trauma in 1991 and was licensed in June of that year. Licensed Clinical Social Worker, June 1991-Present, Private Clinical Practice, Diamond Springs, CA -Provide psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, families, and individuals in high conflict and traumatic situations -Provide crisis and ongoing treatment to emergency response personnel including Crisis Intervention, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brainspotting -Provide CISM and CISD Services including Defusing’s, Debriefs and CMB’s -Provide collaborative family therapy and reunification services -Frequently interface with local attorneys and court regarding dependent care regarding PC 300 for dependents. Clinician, June 1990-July 2016 Sierra Child and Family Services, a residential and educational treatment facility serving Emotionally Disturbed youth, ages 5-17 years and their families, Placerville, CA -Provide clinical intervention and support to children and families with an emphasis of attention to neuropsychological disorders for children -Provide support services to families with emphasis on behavioral interventions and education of neuropsychological disorders -Interface regularly with Psychiatrist, Dr. Charles Eubanks, for medication and treatment concerns -Provide weekly or as needed treatment team planning with collaborative staff members, teachers and administrators -Authored quarterly treatment reports for residential patients and those involved with Children Protective Services, including treatment recommendations for children and their parents specific to trauma -Provide trainings to staff members on neuropsychological disorders in children, childhood DSM diagnosis and general coping skills Clinical Supervisor, 2002-2010 -Provide clinical supervision to licensed clinicians employed by Sierra Child and Family Services with emphasis on trauma and dissociation of children and their parents -Provide on-call services and triage crisis intervention with Sierra Child and Family Services Mentor, 2004-2008, Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) -Provided mentor services to clinical professionals advancing their skills in the Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) field. -Assisted clinical professionals in identifying areas of transference, countertransference burnout as well as areas of success and strength, while providing EAP sessions Instructor, 2002-2008, Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) -Provided training for clinical professionals participating in the Equine Assisted Psychotherapy program including ethics, boundaries, transference, counter-transference, trauma and effective collaboration with other professionals. Trainings occurred throughout the United States and Canada -Provided workshops in collaboration with two colleagues for clinical professionals utilizing the EAGALA model titled: Creativity in the Arena and the Team Approach These workshops emphasized developing and implementing programs utilizing a team approach for the treatment of individuals, families and groups with a variety of psychological disorders, trauma and anxiety. Workshops occurred throughout the United States and Canada Awards 1998-2023 - 2023 Recipient of Style Magazines Best Mental Health Professional Award for the Foothills Western Slope (third time receiving this award) -2022 Cal Fire Director’s Partnership Award for Superior Performance and Outstanding Contribution in a Cooperative Partnership -Specialty Referral Team for Sacramento City, Sacramento Fire, Sacramento PD, SWAT, El Dorado County Law Enforcement and Fire Services. Provide Crisis Services, CISM and CISD services. Current - EAGALA Overall Contribution to the EAP Field, 2002 ` El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office Award of Excellence in Providing Psychotherapeutic Service to Victims of Violent Crimes, 1998 Specialized Training and Professional Memberships Ms. Gustafson has presented at multiple conferences and workshops as a Subject Matter Expert regarding the developmental effects of trauma as well as multiple effective areas of treatment for both trauma and compassion fatigue for First Responders. She currently sits on several Fire and Law Enforcement Peer Support Teams providing both support and training. Ms. Gustafson has deployed with Cal Fire Incident Management Teams consistently since the Carr Fire in 2018, providing acute mental health trauma services both individually and in groups. Additionally, she provides a variety of CISM services when needed including but not limited to defusings, debriefs and CMB’s. Since August of 2020, Ms. Gustafson has activated specifically with IMT 6 at their request.</p><p> International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation National Association of Social Workers Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing, Member Provider Brainspotting International International Critical Incident Stress Foundation Member of Peer Support Groups for both Fire and Law Enforcement Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association On-going Clinical Consultation Group, Member -Specialty Referral Team for Sacramento City, Sacramento Fire, Sacramento PD, SWAT, El Dorado County Law Enforcement and Fire Services. Provide Crisis Services, CISM and CISD services. <br></p><p>​Currently Ms. Gustafson has no FIRESCOPE history. Personal Interests During her time away from the office, Jill enjoys spending time with her husband of 37 years, Mike, a retired Fire Captain, on their ranch in El Dorado County. There they raise and show performance horses and provide trauma focused equine assisted psychotherapy as well as train and trial their Border Collies in sheep herding. Additionally, Jill enjoys hiking, kayaking, and gardening. ​<br></p></div>mailto: jillguslcsw@yahoo.comJill Gustafson
<img alt="" height="190" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Kevin%20Molloy.jpeg" width="165" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=251Associate Advisor<div class="ExternalClassD044493439CC45F39145D00582EC84A7">Associate Advisor​<br></div><div class="ExternalClass29AA963168ED4FF6B11EC5E5E873674C"><p style="text-align:justify;">Captain Molloy was appointed to the CALFIRE in February 2005 and has served the citizens of Riverside County in multiple city/county contracts. He has held the ranks of a Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire Apparatus Engineer/Paramedic and promoted to Fire Captain in March 2016.  </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Captain Molloy graduated high school in Massachusetts in 1992, joined the US Navy and was honorably discharged after 4 years or service. Captain Molloy started training in 1997 as a part-time paid firefighter in the Lake Tahoe region and obtained his California Paramedic license in 2002. He is currently working to obtain his bachelor's degree in Psychology with a specialty in crisis response. Captain Molloy also currently holds a position on the Public Safety Peer Support Association's (PSPSA) fire board.  </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Captain Molloy is currently the Peer Support/CISM lead for the CALFIRE Riverside County team. He holds multiple basic and advanced ICISF and IAFF behavioral operational certifications and has been utilized as both a CISM and a CISL on multiple occasions since 2013. Notably, he has been utilized as a CISM for the Santa Rosa Complex (2017),  a CISL for the Montecito Mud Slide (2018) and also a CISL for the Woolsey Fire in Ventura/Los Angeles County in November 2018. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">In August of 2019, Captain Molloy was selected by Santa Barbara County Battalion Chief Garrett Huff to replace retired CALFIRE Battalion Chief Steve Diaz to serve on the FIRESCOPE Behavioral Health Working Group.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>​</strong>During his time away from work, Kevin enjoys spending time with his wife Kristin and his two children Georgia and Ryan, enjoying all that Southern California has to offer.<br></p></div>mailto: Kevlar31@gmail.comKevin Molloy
https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=259CALFIRE<div class="ExternalClass2FE51CCBA6B447409A31F70EF648BC5D">Associate Advisor<br></div><div class="ExternalClass88327A57B5A040C1A6BBC7BC745D8203"><p><br><br></p></div>mailto: jody.geare@fire.ca.govJody Geare