| <img alt="Chief Matt Brown" height="132" src="/PublishingImages/Matt%20Brown%20-%20Task%20Force.jpg?RenditionID=1" width="102" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=43 | Santa Clara County Fire Department
Chair
Liaison: Emerging Information Technology Subcommittee
| <div class="ExternalClass0FF26443263A437597093BF483AA5FFF"><div>County Fire Departments North<br></div><div><br><br><br></div></div> | <div class="ExternalClass883C4F25DE1049D9A56188F40B45CC71"><p>Matt Brown has been a member of the fire service for over 21 years. He began his career with the Santa Clara County FD as a firefighter/engineer paramedic. In 2007, Chief Brown was promoted to Captain. He returned to the Cupertino Fire Station after serving the Redwood Estates community in the Santa Cruz Mountains for 4 years. Chief Brown was promoted to BC in 2019 and is currently assigned to Battalion 72 A Shift, serving the communities of Cupertino, Monte Sereno, and Saratoga. </p><p>For the last 9 fire seasons, Matt has served in many positions on type 1 and type 2 IMTs, working in the capacity of SITL, DIVS and currently FBAN. In addition, he covers op-area STEN duties, taking strike teams to many of California's recent large fires. He also serves as the chairperson for SCCFDs Peer Support Team and manages the department's Hose, Nozzle and Fittings program.</p><p>Chief Brown was selected to serve on the FIRESCOPE Task Force in March of 2020, representing Counties North, and currently serves as the liaison to the Incident Technology Specialist Group.</p><p>Chief Brown has served on several committees and working groups, including curriculum development for California Prescribed Fire Burn Boss and the CA-219 Ignition Operations. He also assists in providing expertise in support of legislation that focuses on pre-incident fuels mitigation programs and practices.</p><p>Chief Brown holds and Bachelor's Degree in Biology from UCLA. </p><p>Matt lives in Brentwood CA with his son enjoying camping, wakeboarding, skiing and coaching youth lacrosse.<br></p></div> | mailto:matt.brown@sccfd.org | Matt Brown | |
| <img alt="" height="107" src="/PublishingImages/Chief%20Rezende.png?RenditionID=1" width="116" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=432 | San Diego Fire Rescue Department
Vice Chair
Liaison: HazMat and Energy Subcommittees
| <div class="ExternalClassB3B0EAAA9B344C1FA5AFA7126CA1B5FA"><p>City Fire Departments South<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassD621859F559C44B1AE949A922A00EBBC"><p>Chief Robert Rezende began his career with the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department in 2007. He joined the San Diego Fire-Rescue Hazmat Team in 2008 and has operated as a Firefighter, Engineer, Captain, and Battalion Chief on the Hazmat Team. He is currently the Hazmat Program Manager. </p><p>Chief Robert Rezende was born in Los Angeles but grew up in Brazil. He graduated high school in Arlington, VA, attended Penn State University for his undergraduate studies and received two master's degrees from San Diego State University in Exercise Physiology and Nutritional Sciences.</p><p>In January of 2023 Chief Rezende was selected to replace Assistant Chief Dave Gerboth to serve on the FIRESCOPE Task Force. He currently serves as the FIRESCOPE Secretary.</p><p>During his time away from work, Chief Rezende enjoys playing music with his band, surfing, hiking, grilling, and spending time with his family and friends.<br></p></div> | mailto: rrezende@sandiego.gov | Robert Rezende | |
| <img alt="Chief St. Pierre" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Chief%20St.%20Pierre.jpg?Width=100" width="100" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=46 | U.S. Forest Service
Secretary
Liaison: Predictive Services Subcommittee | <div class="ExternalClass2AC144CA1968455DB4D434DD6A735CC6"><div>U.S. Forest Service<br></div><div><br><br><br></div></div> | <div class="ExternalClassB6A2672AAB5D462282FA34FE3C8870E5"><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief St.Pierre currently serves as the U.S. Forest Service Predictive Services Program Manager for Intelligence at the Southern California Geographic Area Coordination Center. Chief St. Pierre has served the citizens of California and many other states within the fire community for over 20 years. Chief St.Pierre has held the ranks of Company Officer, Battalion Chief, Assistant Chief and was promoted to Program Manager in June of 2023. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief St.Pierre attended the Don Bosch Technical Institute where he specialized in Material Science. As a Fire Management Planning Specialist, he has co-authored several unit-level plans and agreements in conjunction with agency partners. Chief St.Pierre has been a primary member of a federally sponsored interagency incident management team for nearly a decade, where he currently serves as an Operations Section Chief. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">In August of 2023, Chief St.Pierre was selected by Director Jaime Gamboa to serve as the Forest Service Representative to the FIRESCOPE Task Force. Being a contributing member of FIRESCOPE is a great honor for Chief St.Pierre, where he enjoys working in tandem with a committed group of fire service professionals. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">During his time away from work, Chief St.Pierre enjoys spending time with his close friends and family, sharing outdoor experiences and community events. Chief St.Pierre is very grateful to serve alongside such industry leaders in the fire service and remains committed to furthering our long tradition of interagency partnership. </p></div> | mailto:christopher.Stpierre@usda.gov | Chris St. Pierre | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=44 | Cal OES
| <div class="ExternalClassD8A7B091EDA047E89F3EBC9332DF05CE"><div>Cal OES</div><br><br></div> | | mailto:cathy.johnson@caloes.ca.gov | Cathy Johnson | |
| <img alt="" height="100" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Chief%20Davis.jpeg?Width=100&Height=100" width="100" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=54 | Santa Barbara County Fire Department
Liaison: EMS Subcommittee | <div class="ExternalClassF601E8067D414A09B4E4BE6AC4944042"><div>Santa Barbara County Fire Department<br></div><br><br><br></div> | <div class="ExternalClass1F733B62CE7C4D18BA1657C377FEDE1D"><p><span style="text-align:justify;"></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief Davis started his career with Los Angeles County Fire Department as a paid call firefighter in 1998. After 4 years, he was hired by the City of Montebello Fire Department as a Firefighter/Paramedic. In 2004, he was hired by the City of Upland Fire Department as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Chief Davis has worked for the Santa Barbara County Fire Department since 2005 where he has held the positions of FireFighter/Paramedic, Engineer/Inspector, Captain, and Battalion Chief. Chief Davis is currently assigned to the Operations Division.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief Davis attended Kern County Paramedic School, Fire Academy, and Allan Hancock College where he obtained an Associate's Degree in Fire Science. <br></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief Davis served as the department's Support Services Captain where he managed the Logistics, Fleet, and Facilities Section. Chief Davis was also assigned to the Aviation Unit as a Flight Paramedic, HazMat Specialist on the department's HazMat team, manages the department's Fire Control and Live Fire program, Apparatus Committee, and oversees the design, purchasing, and buildup of type 3 engines. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">In June 2024, Chief Davis replaced Deputy Chief Garrett Huff, a long-standing Task Force member. Chief Davis is currently the liaison to the Emergency Medical Services Subcommittee.<br></p><p style="text-align:justify;">During his time away from work, Chief Davis enjoys spending time with his wife, two kids and friends. Chief Davis trains and teaches Jiu Jitsu which has created a healthy outlet for stress relief and enjoys traveling, camping, fishing and spending time outdoors. </p></div> | mailto: sjdavis@sbcfire.com | Steve Davis | |
| <img alt="" height="236" src="/PublishingImages/Chief%20Schuster.jpg?RenditionID=1" width="186" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=45 | San Bernardino County Fire Department
Liaison: Incident Safety
| <div class="ExternalClassEB136AC876C640BCA295165C32F894D7">Fire Districts South
</div><div class="ExternalClassEB136AC876C640BCA295165C32F894D7"><br><br><br></div> | <div class="ExternalClassC03DD8DDBFAF45629A48E6FBAA623FD4"><p></p><p></p><p>Jett began his Firefighting career with San Bernardino City Fire Department in 2007 where he was hired as a Firefighter/PM and subsequently promoted to Battalion Chief after transitioning to the Fire Protection District in 2024. Jett has been involved in the following programs:</p><ul><li>Hiring Testing & Development for new personnel<br></li><li>Health & Wellness </li><li>Succession planning</li><li>Recruiting & Retention<br></li></ul><p>Jett understands the immense opportunity that being a part of the Firescope Task Force is and the amount of work that is expected. Most importantly he understands, and is supported by Chief Dan Munsey, the networking and sharing of ideas that benefit all agencies through Firescope.<br></p><p>Jett's favorite thing about the job is when he has the opportunity to speak to potential Firefighters about his rewarding career.<br></p><p>Jett believes that the members are the strength of County Fire and looks to the future at what can be accomplished with good planning and great execution.<br></p><p>Jett and his wife Jena, married since 2002, have two children, his 20yo son Mason, and 14yo daughter Stella. He says his wife shares in his understanding that this job gives him purpose.<br></p></div> | mailto: jschuster@sbcfire.org | Jett Schuster | |
| <img alt="" height="152" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Chief%20Wright.jpg" width="117" style="BORDER:0px solid;MARGIN:5px 5px;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=47 | Kern County Fire Department
Liaison: Cancer Prevention and Behavioral Health Subcommittee | <div class="ExternalClass25B2AF832669437F8DBF66C335B133F4"><div>Kern County Fire Department<br></div><br><br></div> | <div class="ExternalClass2096C0BA94F34C75A6A454174356299F"><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief Wright was appointed to the Kern County Fire Department in October of 2007 at the age of 36. Chief Wright has served the citizens of Kern County and has held the ranks of Firefighter, Engineer, Captain, Battalion Chief and promoted to Operations Division Chief in August of 2021.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief Wright attended Bakersfield High School, Bakersfield College, and Cal State University Bakersfield. Chief Wright obtained his Fire Certificate from Bakersfield College and holds a bachelor's degree in business management from CSUB. Chief Wright is the recipient of the Unit Citation award, which he earned in 2010 as a firefighter for his companies courageous and outstanding performance at the Refinery incident.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief Wright spent a few years as an Assistant Fire Marshal with Kern County Fire Department. He also had a special assignment of overseeing the Department ISO Rating process. Chief Wright is working towards completing his Logistics Section Chief qualifications.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">In January of 2023, Chief Wright was selected by Fire Chief Aaron Duncan to serve on the FIRESCOPE Task Force Group. Being associated with such a prestigious organization is one of Chief Wright'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 Wright enjoys spending time with his family, engaging in all types of outdoor activities, and traveling to new places with his wife. He has a goal to attend an MLB game at every stadium. Chief Wright is very proud of his new title of “Pops" and cherishes his time spend with his grandson. He is very proud of his profession but considers his greatest accomplishments in the life to be a 31+ year marriage and incredible relationship with his adult children.<br></p></div> | mailto:cwright@kerncountyfire.org | Cary Wright | |
| <img alt="" height="157" src="/PublishingImages/Chief%20Chapman.jpg?RenditionID=1" width="121" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=268 | Los Angeles County Fire Department
Liaison: Aviation and UAS Subcommittees
| <div class="ExternalClassC1A1CF11D8414814ADC509F99AC2AF51"><div>Los Angeles County Fire Department<br></div><div><br><br><br></div></div> | <div class="ExternalClass24E9922AA17E499B90293F438ABEDFA9"><p></p><p style="text-align:justify;"></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Assistant Fire Chief Derrick Chapman was appointed to the Los Angeles County Fire Department in February 1999 after serving four years with another fire department. He has held the ranks of Firefighter/Paramedic, Engineer, Captain, and Battalion Chief and was promoted to Assistant Fire Chief in 2024. He currently serves as the Chief of Training.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief Chapman holds an Associate's degree in Fire Science from Long Beach City College, a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Long Beach State University, and a Master's degree in Public Administration/Leadership from Arizona State University. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief Chapman is also a member of FEMA CA-TF2 and USAID/BHA USA-2 Urban Search and Rescue Team (USAR) as a Task Force Leader. Chief Chapman has deployed to Haiti, New Zealand, and Nepal, in addition to several national response deployments. Additionally, Chief Chapman is currently an instructor in search and rescue management for the United Nations. </p><p>In April 2024, Fire Chief Marrone selected Chief Chapman to replace Chief Brian Martin and serve on the FIRESCOPE Task Force. Chief Chapman had previously served as a member of the FIRESCOPE Maritime Sub-Committee since 2020.</p></div> | mailto:derrick.chapman@fire.lacounty.gov | Derrick Chapman | |
| <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Chief%20Semple.jpg?RenditionID=1" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=554 | CALFIRE
Liaison: Aviation and UAS Subcommittee | <div class="ExternalClass3725A5B9293A4E12995FD57E1F6CC890"><p>CALFIRE<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassE2C2DA0011A6452A89C0E327258CA036"><p>Dave Semple began his fire service career with CAL FIRE in 2000, dedicating nearly 25 years to serving the people of California. Most of his career has been spent in the Riverside Unit of CAL FIRE, where he has advanced through the ranks, serving as Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Engineer, Captain, Battalion Chief, and most recently, Assistant Chief at the Southern Region Headquarters.<br></p><p>A Southern California native, Chief Semple graduated from Corona Centennial High School in the city of Corona and later attended Santa Ana College's fire service program for an associate degree. He has achieved his Fire Officer Certification and is completing his Chief Officer Certification.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Throughout his career, Chief Semple has contributed to several statewide committees and working groups. He has a strong passion for training and has served as a lead instructor in fire control, truck company operations, and Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) operations. Additionally, he has been a Rescue Specialist on FEMA's California Task Force 6.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">In September of 2023, Chief Semple was honored with replacing promoting Assistant Chief Brook Spelman to represent CAL FIRE on the FIRESCOPE Task Force. Being associated with an organization such as FIRESCOPE and contributing to positive, impactful change for the California Fire Service is one of Chief Semple's most significant career highlights. He now proudly and humbly serves alongside some of California's most talented and dedicated fire service professionals. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">During his time away from work, Chief Semple enjoys traveling, camping, playing golf and spending time with his family, dogs and friends.<br></p></div> | mailto: dave.semple@fire.ca.gov | Dave Semple | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=343 | Los Angeles Fire Department
| <div class="ExternalClass7F8A80B9EAE54966902B0F4B4B737893"><p>Los Angeles Fire Department<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass690D8F1273C8463699A0D6F3F257A225"><p><br><br></p></div><p></p> | | Surgey Tomlinson | |
| <img alt="Chief Henery" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Chief%20Henery.png?Width=100" width="100" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=52 | Orange County Fire Authority
Liaison: Structure Fire and Heat Subcommittee | <div class="ExternalClass183F98B19D2947039462E146FF2407EE">Orange County Fire Authority<br><br><br></div> | <div class="ExternalClassBA457CB7A8E04AC29A23BA72DCB00AA0"><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief James Henery began his fire service career as a Reserve Firefighter with the Santa Ana Fire Department in 1984. In 1987 he was hire as a Firefighter with the Santa Ana Fire Department. He worked his way through numerous assignments including Firefighter, Paramedic, Apparatus Operator, and Captain. In 2006, he was promoted to Battalion Chief. In 2012 Chief Henery transitioned to the Orange County Fire Authority as a Battalion Chief when the City of Santa Ana contracted its fire services with the Orange County Fire Authority. In 2019 Chief Henery was promoted to his current role as Division Chief. Where he oversees one of the busiest divisions in the agency. He has worked in all 23 cities and the unincorporated areas that OCFA serves.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief Henery attended El Modena High School, and Santa Ana College. Chief Henery achieved an Associate Certificate in Fire Administration. Chief Henery regularly teaches Company Officer and Chief Officer Courses through California State Fire Training. Over the years Chief Henery has received numerous accommodations for incidents he has responded to. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief Henery has done several special duty assignments over the years, as a Paramedic, Hazardous Material Technician, a Technical Rescue Specialist, a Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, Training Officer, and lastly as a Duty Officer assigned in the “Orange County Fire Authority Dispatch Center." </p><p style="text-align:justify;">In June of 2014, Chief Henery was selected by Fire Chief Rhicter to serve on the FIRESCOPE High-Rise Specialist Group, now known as the Structure Fire Sub-Committee. In October of 2023 Chief Henery transitioned to the Taskforce, where he is a Liaison for both the Structure Fire and Wild-land Sub-Committees... Being associated with such a prestigious organization is one of Chief Henery's greatest honors where he works proudly alongside a talented group of fire service professionals. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">During her time away from work, Chief Henery enjoys spending time with his family and friends and engaging in all types of outdoor activity. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief Henery is very proud of his profession but considers his greatest accomplishments in life to be his wife and his three adult children.</p></div> | mailto:jamesHenery@ofca.org | Jim Henery | |
| <img alt="" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Chief%20Pedro%20Arreguin.jpg?RenditionID=1&Width=100" width="100" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=49 | Ventura County Fire Department
Liaison: GIS Subcommittees | <div class="ExternalClass316AE8C1DEB24735A754EBBFE700B74A"><div>Ventura County Fire Department<br></div><div><br></div><br><br><br><br></div> | <div class="ExternalClass7676B14C0F284AA4A4B1E748452BF190"><p>Chief Pedro Arreguin was hired by the Ventura County Fire Department in 2001 at the age of 28 and served as a Firefighter, Engineer, Captain, and is currently holds the rank of Battalion Chief assigned to the Emergency Services Bureau in Battalion 5 </p><p>Chief Pedro Arreguin grew up in the San Fernando Valley and graduated from James Monroe High School in 1989. After graduation, he attended the Foothill Fire Academy. He has a A.S. degree in Fire Technology and is currently pursuing his B.S. degree in Fire Administration from Columbia Southern University.</p><p>Chief Arreguin is qualified Strike Team Leader (STEN) as well as a Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS) and I.C. Type 3 Trainee.</p><p>In October of 2022 Chief Arreguin was selected by the Emergency Services Bureau Assistant Chief of Operations Chuck Scherrie to replace Battalion Chief Dan Horton to serve on the FIRESCOPE Task Force. Additionally, he is the primary liaison to the FIRESCOPE GIS Specialist Group. Being associated with such a prestigious organization is one of Chief Arreguin's greatest honors, where he works proudly alongside a talented group of fire service professionals.</p><p>During his time away from work, Chief Arreguin enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends.</p></div> | mailto: pedro.arreguin@ventura.org | Pedro Arreguin | |
| <img alt="" height="165" src="/Documents/Chief%20Tyson%20Lewis.jpg?RenditionID=1" width="110" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=435 | Tulare County Fire Department
Liaison: Wildland Preplan and Community Risk Subcommittees | <div class="ExternalClass8B812AE1F3E44B359855DBAADC4427BB"><p>County Fire Departments South<br><br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass51B176624C1943C38F068CE086582486"><p>Chief Lewis began his fire service career with the Tulare County Fire Department in 1999 as a volunteer firefighter and has proudly served the residents of Tulare County for 26 years. Throughout his career, he has progressed through the ranks of Volunteer Firefighter, Firefighter, Engineer, Captain, Training Officer, and Battalion Chief, following his promotion on December 4, 2025.</p><p>Chief Lewis attended Dinuba High School and College of the Sequoias in Visalia. He is also a graduate of the National Fire Academy and CAL FIRE's Company Officer Academy 28. During his tenure as a Training Division Administrative Captain, he played a key role in coordinating and delivering the department's first 14-week Tulare County Fire Department Full-time Firefighter Academy.</p><p>Chief Lewis serves locally as a Planning Section Chief on the Tulare County Type 3 All-Hazard Incident Management Team. At the state level, he is a Resource Unit Leader with California Interagency Incident Management Team 7. His experience also includes serving as the Swiftwater Rescue Team Program Manager.</p><p>In January 2026, Chief Lewis was selected by Fire Chief Charlie Norman to replace Battalion Chief Bryan Duffy on the FIRESCOPE Task Force. He considers his involvement with this highly respected organization both humbling and an honor, and he values the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from fire service leaders across the state.</p><p>Outside of work, Chief Lewis enjoys traveling with his family and spending as much time as possible in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. While he holds deep respect and pride for the fire service profession, he considers his family to be his greatest achievement.<br></p></div> | mailto: tdlewis@tularecounty.ca.gov | Tyson Lewis | |
| <img alt="" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Chief%20Coyle.png?RenditionID=1&Width=100" width="100" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=436 | Menlo Park Fire District
Liaison: Technicial Rescue Subcommittee | <div class="ExternalClassD9AB9BF9B1174E58B9B298C48144AF63"><p>Small/Medium Cities North<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassC95C830AB2AF4738A8B3A5FB397EEA0E"><p style="text-align:justify;">Having served previously with Cal Fire and the Donner Summit Fire District, Chief Coyle joined the Menlo Park District in April of 2002. Chief Coyle has held the ranks of Firefighter, Paramedic, Engineer, Captain, Battalion Chief and Division Chief. He currently serves the citizens of East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton and San Mateo County as Deputy Fire Chief.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Growing up in San Mateo County and attending Carlmont High School, Chief Coyle then achieved a Bachelors of Science degree in Physiology from UC Davis. He returned to higher education in 2009, completing a Masters' degree in Emergency and Disaster Management.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief Coyle has deployed on numerous wildland Strike Team and Task Force assignments. He also serves as a Task Force Leader on FEMA's California Task Force 3 and OES Swiftwater 3, with multiple deployments to incidents of national significance as a rescue specialist, boat operator and Task Force Leader.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">FIRESCOPE Board member and Fire Chief of Menlo Park, Mark Lorenzen appointed Chief Coyle to the Task Force in 2023, where he hopes to bring his education and experience to the team and help shape the future of the California Fire Service. Being associated with such a prestigious organization is one of Chief Coyle's greatest honors where he works proudly alongside a talented group of fire service professionals. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">While off duty, Chief Coyle enjoys outdoor activities with his wife and two sons. Mountain biking, kayaking and skiing are the family favorites. They also spend a lot of time with youth baseball at the local little league and high school.<br></p></div> | mailto: dcoyle@menlofire.gov | Dan Coyle | |
| <img alt="" height="100" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Chief%20Lewis.jpg?Height=100" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=553 | Sacramento Fire Department
Liaison: Maritime Operations | <div class="ExternalClass81BEC0C0823C424C8BD782CEE3FF5A37"><p>City Fire Departments North<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass8A7D73C9A9B54189A1937491B603BAF8"><p>Scott Lewis has been a member for the California Fire Service for 34 years. Scott started his career as a Jr. Volunteer at Clements Fire. In 1999 he became a Firefighter Paramedic with Sacramento Fire Department. During his time a Sacramento Fire he promoted through the ranks of Engineer, Captain and Battalion Chief. As a member of Sacramento Fire, he has been involved in Special Operations, USAR, and Drill master for the Sacramento Regional Fire Academy. He is currently assigned to the Division of Training.<br></p></div> | mailto: slewis@sfd.cityofsacramento.org | Scott Lewis | |
| <img alt="" src="/Documents/Chief%20James%20(Whit)%20MacDonald.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=51 | Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
| <div class="ExternalClass3661E3E5FA3847F89E564E2BEFB81A66"><div>Fire Districts North<br></div><br><br></div> | <div class="ExternalClass0141E4B13D83436BB1FA974D06C26DB0"><p>Chief MacDonald was appointed to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District in May of 2007. He has held the ranks of Firefighter, Engineer, Captain and was promoted to Battalion Chief in 2021. He currently serves as the Director of Special Operations.</p><p>Chief MacDonald holds an Associate of Science degree in Fire Science from Columbia Southern University. Prior to the fire service, he served four years in the US Coast Guard, stationed in the Pacific Northwest where he performed foul weather search and rescue work. After the Coast Guard he obtained his USCG 100 Ton Masters / 500 Ton Mate License and worked on salvage vessels, research vessels and private yachts on the east coast. He is a nationally certified instructor with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators for Boat Crew Members, Boat Operator Search and Rescue and Fire Boat Small. He has held a chair position on the Bay Area Maritime SAR Council for 6 years running and was a part of the development cadre for CASFM Rescue Boat Operator- Small & Large. He is currently a member of the California State Fire Marshal State Curriculum Development Team for Maritime Firefighting for the Land Based Firefighter.</p><p>Chief MacDonald has been a part of many of his organizations additional needs such as: Apparatus Committee Member, Target Incident Plans Committee Member, Maritime Functional Supervisor, Swiftwater Functional Supervisor, Training Instructor (Structure, Wildland, Building Construction, Swift/Flood Water, Maritime) and testing evaluator. He is a CICCS Strike Team Leader (Trainee) and Safety Officer, Line (Trainee).</p><p>Whit is married to Karen, his wife of 17 years, and together they have three children, Jamie, Riley and Randi. They all enjoy team sports, traveling and time with their family. <br></p><p><br><br></p></div><p></p> | mailto: jmacd@cccfpd.org | James MacDonald | |
| <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Chief%20Adams.jpg?RenditionID=1" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=447 | Anaheim Fire and Rescue
Liaison: Wildland Fire and Incident Safety
| <div class="ExternalClass8381251CA11E4AD6951971B923DB18C9"><p>Small/Medium Cities South<br></p></div><p></p> | <div class="ExternalClassBB46FFF963554BE8BCF90B48B6A1D73D"><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief Adams was appointed to the Anaheim Fire & Rescue Department on February 5, 2001 after serving with the Santa Fe Springs Fire Department as a Firefighter Haz-Mat Specialist. Chief Adams entered the fire service serving as a volunteer in 1991 in Orange County which included time with the City of Brea. Chief Adams has held the ranks of Engineer, Training Officer, and Captain and promoted to Battalion Chief on December 8, 2012. <br></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief Adams attended Crafton Hills and Santa Ana Colleges. Chief Adams holds an Associate's degree in Fire Science and obtained his Chief Officer Certification through the State Fire Marshall's Office. Chief Adams has been a long term advocate in vocational training and skills based competency in fire service disciplines. <br></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief Adams served as the City of Anaheim Emergency Manager, was assigned to the US&R Team, and was an Arson Investigator. He also had a special assignment of overseeing the Fire Investigations Unit as the program manager. Chief Adams is a state certified instructor, was on the SFT Instructor: Live Fire Training (2018) cadre and served as the President of the California Training Officer's Association. He is currently a member of CAL Fire Incident Management Team 6 as a Type 1 Safety Officer Trainee. <br></p></div> | mailto:tadams@anaheim.net | Timothy R Adams | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=637 | Bureau of Land Management
Liaison: Communications | <div class="ExternalClass1EB0EECDCAA24BEF8ACFA65C4FBD2B61"><p>Bureau of Land Management<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass09697F1415BD482D86471BC7AB3364EF"><div>I have dedicated 26 years to the federal wildland fire service, gaining extensive experience in fire operations, fuels management, and strategic planning. Throughout my career, I have served in multiple capacities, including hand crew member, engine crew member, fuels specialist, fire planner, and fire management officer.<br></div><div><br></div><div>I have had the opportunity to participate in numerous regional-level cadres and working groups, first with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and now with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). My expertise includes wildland fire suppression, prescribed fire operations, and interagency coordination.<br></div><div><br></div><div>With 18 years of experience on Type 3 engines, including 11 years as an Engine Captain, I have developed a deep understanding of fire operations, incident command, and resource management. Currently, I serve as the Assistant District Fire Management Officer (ADFMO) overseeing operations for the Central California District (CND), based out of the Bakersfield Field Office. In this role, I focus on fire suppression strategies, resource allocation, and operational efficiency across the district.<br></div><div><br></div><div>Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors, participating in sports, and spending time with my family.<br></div></div> | | Angel Prieto | |
| <img alt="" height="171" src="/PublishingImages/Chief%20Petty.jpg?RenditionID=1" width="114" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=56 | Office of the California State Fire Marshal
Liaison: Behavioral Health and Cancer Subcommittees
| <div class="ExternalClass5612F7482C594C2D842CD73620C345C4"><div>Office of State Fire Marshal<br></div><div><br></div></div> | <div class="ExternalClassCE05E637642E434AAD7A48307F52BC89"><p></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief Petty has served the citizens of California since 2005, progressing through the CAL FIRE ranks of Firefighter II/Paramedic to Deputy State Fire Marshal III (Specialist) in State Fire Training in 2017. Caryn is currently assigned to State Fire Training as the statewide Accredited Academy Coordinator and Field Operations Deputy.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief Petty attended Chula Vista High School, Southwestern College, Cal State Los Angeles, and Arizona State University. Chief Petty holds a Bachelor's degree in Fire Administration (CSULA) and a Master's degree in Emergency Management and Homeland Security (ASU). Chief Petty is a recipient of the CAL FIRE Director's Award for her work with the Behavioral Health and Cancer Awareness, Camp Cinder, and Fire Fighter 1 and 2 curriculum cadres.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief Petty is an active and engaged in statewide training delivery, currently serving as the statewide Accredited Academy Coordinator for State Fire Training. She is a licensed Paramedic (CA, NREMT), is a CA Registered Instructor in various disciplines. She is active with various statewide committees and organizations including the California Fire Tech Directors Association, Cal Chiefs Training Officers, CICCS Working Groups, curriculum cadres, and numerous specialty groups including the California Professional Firefighters Behavioral Health Task Force.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">During her time away from work, Chief Petty enjoys spending time with her family and friends while engaging in all types of outdoor activity, travel, and fitness. Chief Petty is very proud of her profession and is a motivated and steadfast advocate for the continuation of standardized, safe, and excellent fire service training and education. <br><br></p></div> | mailto:caryn.petty@fire.ca.gov | Caryn R. Petty | |
| <img alt="" height="239" src="/Documents/Chief%20B%20Russell.jpg?RenditionID=1" width="165" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=40 | Bishop Fire Department | <div class="ExternalClassD83B6D17F98A4E54A0B4D75C70F97972"><div>Volunteer Fire Departments <br></div></div> | <div class="ExternalClass8E30B67F6A92404090913FDD22B0C747"><p>My journey in the fire service began at the age of 15 as a fire explorer with the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA). At 18, I advanced to become a reserve (Volunteer/Paid call) firefighter at OCFA Station 19, while also working with CA-TF5 as a logistics technician. Eventually, I was hired as a professional firefighter with the Camp Pendleton Fire Department, where I dedicated nearly a decade of service. <br></p><p>My first Fire Chief role was with the City of Jeanerette in Louisiana, which I took on at a young age. While I learned a great deal in that position, it was during my tenure as Fire Chief for the Beckwourth Fire Protection District in Plumas County, where I truly grew into my role, serving for over five years. Currently, I am the Fire Chief for the Bishop Fire Department in Inyo County, where I have been leading for the past 10 months.<br></p><p>For over seven years, I have been managing primarily volunteer fire departments with small paid staffs. My experience has honed my leadership skills and enabled me to implement progressive management strategies. I have a California teaching credential (Career Technical Education Teaching Credential), I attended the first arson investigator academy through California Conference of Arson Investigators and am a certified fire investigator technician, I have recently organized and established the Inyo/Mono Regional Arson Investigation taskforce. </p><p>Outside of the fire service I am married with two young kids (an almost 4-year-old boy and a 15-month-old girl). I own and operate a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy here in town and have instructed at international seminars. I love to be in the mountains and snowboard as much as possible in my limited free time.<br></p><p><br></p></div> | mailto:brussell@cityofbishop.ca.gov | Bret Russell | |
| <img alt="" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Chief%20D%27Arcy.png?RenditionID=1&Width=100" width="100" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=223 | Battalion Chief
San Francisco Fire Department
Liaison: CAD to CAD Subxommittee
| <div class="ExternalClass1B5D4C4829F04544A58734CCF29A3C47">State Fire Training<br></div> | <div class="ExternalClass093DEF1FE5DB4CA3A56C31A6B60959B8"><p>Chief D'Arcy joined the San Francisco Fire Department in 2001 as a Firefighter/Paramedic after previously serving as a firefighter in Fresno and San Mateo Counties. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 2008, serving in Downtown San Francisco, and to the rank of Captain in 2012. From 2013 – 2015, he served as Shift Captain at the SFFD Airport Division. </p><p>Promoted to Battalion Chief in 2017, he served for three years as the Chief of Dispatch and Liaison to the Department of Emergency Management at Emergency Communications and then returned to the field at Battalion 6, in San Francisco's famous Mission District. Promoted to Assistant Deputy Chief in June 2022, Chief D'Arcy manages the Airport Division at SFO. In his spare time, you can find Chief D'Arcy and his wife watching their 4 children play sports or rafting with them down a river. <br></p></div> | mailto:patrick.d.darcy@sfgov.org | Patrick D'arcy | |
