| <img alt="" height="285" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Lists/Firescope%20Roster%20and%20Biography/Chief%20O%27Brien.jpg?RenditionID=1" width="190" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=20 | Deputy Chief
LA County Fire Department
1320 N. Eastern Ave
Los Angeles, CA; 90063 | <div class="ExternalClass71622B14B0BA4A2D94D4CDE666F523ED"><div>Chair<br></div><div><br></div>Los Angeles County Fire Department
</div> | <div class="ExternalClass0AFDCF18CF21401FA93226E47F627977"><p>Deputy Fire Chief Jon O'Brien has worked as a fire service professional for over 26 years. He started his career as a volunteer firefighter with the City of Sierra Madre. After graduating from high school, he completed paramedic training at the Los Angeles County Paramedic Training Institute and was hired by the City of Monrovia as a full-time firefighter/paramedic until he joined the County of Los Angeles in 1999.<br></p><p>Chief O'Brien has served in several operational and administrative assignments, promoting through the ranks to his current position as a Deputy Fire Chief. Along the way, he has worked as a flight medic in the Department's Air Operations Section, a fire crew supervisor in the Camps Section, a recruit training captain, and a field battalion chief.</p><p>In April 2014, Chief O'Brien was assigned to the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Bureau and was responsible for the education and training of the Department's 3,200 emergency medical technicians and 1,250 paramedics. The following year in November 2015, Chief O'Brien was promoted again to Assistant Fire Chief and assigned to Division VI in the Central Region. In July 2017, he returned as the Acting Deputy Fire Chief to the EMS Bureau and later officially promoted to Deputy Fire Chief in December 2017.</p><p>Chief O'Brien was assigned as the deputy fire chief of the North Regional Operations Bureau in April 2020. He oversees the cities of Palmdale, Lancaster, Santa Clarita, and La Cañada Flintridge as well as the Technical Operations Unit and Air & Wildland Division of the Department. He is the incident commander of the Department's Incident Management Team 1.</p><p>Chief O'Brien received his Associate of Arts degree in fire science at Mount San Antonio Community College and his Bachelor of Science degree in public policy and management at the University of Southern California. He currently represents the Department on the FIRESCOPE Operations Team and the Los Angeles County Measure B Advisory Committee.<br><br></p><p><br></p></div> | mailto:jon.obrien@fire.lacounty.gov | Jon O'Brien | |
| <img alt="" height="269" src="/PublishingImages/Chief%20Cook.jpeg?RenditionID=1" width="173" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=334 | Deputy Fire Chief
Ventura County Fire Department
165 Durley Avenue
Camarillo, CA 93010 | <div class="ExternalClass16346740A5CC478C8E87C26E179D8D2A"><p>Vice-Chair<br></p><p>Ventura County Fire Department<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass8868C691F3C44FA2A109B3D4946FF655"><p><br></p><p>Chief Cook started his fire service career as a wildfire firefighter with the Los Angeles County Fire Department in their camp program in 1988. He was hired by Ventura County Fire in 1990 at the age of 20. He has served the citizens of Ventura County as a Firefighter, Engineer, Engine Captain, Crew Superintendent, Helicopter Captain, Special Operations Battalion Chief, Air& Wildland Battalion Chief, Line Battalion Chief, Division Chief and Assistant Fire Chief of Operations and Support services. He has gleaned knowledge of not only operations but the procurement and support of fleet systems and sustainability. He has several notable incidents that he places on his list of experience but the most impactful was the crash of Alaska Air flight 93 in the Ventura Channel as a member of the in-water rescue team.</p><p>Chief Cook has been involved with CA Incident management teams (IMT's) since 2009. He has held all operational positions and currently serves as a Type-1 OSC on CA- IMT1. He has operationally managed some of the state's largest wildfires. He has been involved with several workgroups throughout the state that focuses on emergency service delivery and modernizing publications that better represent current day practices. Chad takes great pride in being engaged in all levels of the organization, He strives to provide good leadership and focuses on mission driven solutions that utilize both sound practices, and new technologies. Chief Cook has a bachelor's degree in Organization leadership and Culture and a degree in Fire science. He is continuing his education in Public Administration through both American Military University and California State University Northridge. </p><p>In Feb of 2022, Chief Cook was selected by Fire Chief Dustin Gardner to replace himself, and to serve on the FIRESCOPE Ops Team. He takes pride in representing the Fire service in his new position. </p><p>During his time away from work, Chief Cook has 4 children that keep him occupied, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends.<br></p><p><br></p></div> | mailto: chad.cook@ventura.org | Chad Cook | |
| <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Chief%20Stornetta.jpg" width="183" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=32 | Battalion Chief
Santa Barbara County Fire Department
4410 Cathedral Oaks Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93110 | <div class="ExternalClassD469003FEF8448DC99C7D92A791F15B5"><div>Secretary<br></div><div><br></div><div>Santa Barbara County Fire Department</div></div> | | mailto:astornet@countyofsb.org | Anthony Stornetta | |
| <img alt="Chief James Johnstone" height="240" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Lists/Firescope%20Roster%20and%20Biography/Chief%20James%20Johnstone.png" width="192" style="BORDER:0px solid;MARGIN:5px 5px;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=24 | Deputy Chief
Cal OES
Fire and Rescue Division
23300 Castle Street
Riverside, CA 92518 | <div class="ExternalClassCC8C74F354324500A5469E71CD386A71"><div>Cal OES</div></div> | <div class="ExternalClass88896076EC98429B9905CFEC979EF8FB"><p>Chief Johnstone served 33 years with the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District. He began his career as a Paid Call Firefighter in 1984 and worked all suppression ranks up to the Deputy Chief level. He served as the Deputy Chief of Operations for the District overseeing the operations of 6 regional Divisions as well as the Training/Special Operations Division. In May of 2017, Jim accepted the FIRESCOPE Coordinator position as a Deputy Chief with Cal OES Fire & Rescue. While serving with San Bernardino County Fire, he served on the FIRESCOPE Operations Team as the Region VI Representative for three years. </p><p>Jim earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Administration from the University of California, Riverside and served as a paramedic for 21 years. He is a state certified Heavy Rescue Specialist and served as US&R Regional Task Force 6 Manager for San Bernardino County Fire. He was also a member of the Federal Southern California Incident Management Team #2 where he served as a Division Supervisor for 7 years and an Operations Section Chief for 3 years. </p><p>Jim has been married to his high school sweetheart - Bridgett for 39 years and they reside in Lake Arrowhead, California. Jim and Bridgett have 7 grown children and 6 grandkids. Jim's personal passion is spending adventurous time with his family.</p></div> | mailto:james.johnstone@caloes.ca.gov | James Johnstone | |
| <img alt="" height="186" src="/PublishingImages/Chief%20Nolan.jpg?RenditionID=1" width="248" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=439 | Staff Chief Operations – North Region
CALFIRE
6105 Airport Rd.
Redding, CA 96002
| <div class="ExternalClass52E1D8711691414BAF5F3C3D53DC6D66"><p>CAL FIRE<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass4374214B9D6A4B48B689097AD76201BB"><p>Chief Nolan has served 30 years in the fire service, 27 of those years with CAL FIRE. Chief Nolan was born and raised in Red Bluff, California where he graduated from Red Bluff High School. Chief Nolan began his fire service with the USFS on the Mendocino National Forest in 1992. Later,he began his Career with California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection in 1996 in his hometown and the Tehama Glenn Unit. He attended Shasta Community College where he earned an Associates of Science degree in Fire Technology and an Associates of Arts degree in General Studies. <br></p><p>Chief Nolan has worked in multiple programs within CAL FIRE and has a passion for the Camps and Crew Program. Chief Nolan was integral in the transition of Conservation Camps to Fire Centers over the last 3 years as well as the development of the Intel program for the Northern Region. Chief Nolan has worked in two operating units and is currently working at CAL FIRE Northern Region where he oversees multiple programs including the Camps and Crew Program, Northern Operations Coordination Center, Training, Law Enforcement, Mobile Equipment, Intel, and Operations for the Northern Region. Chief Nolan has multiple ICS qualifications in Finance and Operations and serves on numerous statewide cadres, committees and working Groups.</p><p>In November of 2023, Chief Nolan was selected by CAL FIRE Director Chief Tyler, to replace retiring Chief Mark Kendall to serve on the FIRESCOPE Ops team. Chief Nolan is honored to be a member of this team.</p><p>Chief Nolan enjoys spending time with his family and maintaining their mini ranch where they raise show hogs for FFA and 4H. His hobbies include watching his kids play sports and showing market hogs in FFA, hunting, traveling. <br><br></p><p><br></p></div> | mailto: dennis.nolan@fire.ca.gov | Dennis Nolan | |
| <img alt="" height="268" src="/PublishingImages/Chief%20Steers%20Ops%20Team.png?RenditionID=1" width="206" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=269 | Deputy Fire Chief
Kern County Fire Department
5642 Victor Street
Bakersfield, CA 93308 | <div class="ExternalClassDC5270952DAF4F57945A3EA64C8E6B14">Kern County Fire Department</div> | <div class="ExternalClass94EA5A373DAF46E7A6235363B2861926"><p></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Division Chief Billy Steers has served in the fire service for over 30 years. Chief Steers was appointed to Kern County Fire Department in 2001. Chief Steers has served the citizens of Kern County as a Firefighter, Engineer, Captain, Battalion Chief, and promoted to Division Chief in August of 2021. The first 11 years of his service started with the US Forest Service on the Sequoia National Forest where he was a member of engines and the last 7 years on the Fulton Interagency Hotshot Crew. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Through Chief Steers career, he has obtained a multitude of all hazard fire qualifications in operations. Since 2008, he has been involved with incident management teams and has served as a Type 1 Operations Section Chief for California Incident Management Team 1. Chief Steers currently serves as the Association of Contract County Representative to the CWCG Operations Team. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">In September of 2021, Chief Steers was selected by Fire Chief Aaron Duncan to replace retiring Chief Peshkin to serve on FIRESCOPE Ops Team. Being associated with such a prestigious organization is one of Chief Steers greatest honors where he works proudly alongside a talented group of fire service professional.</p><p>During his time away from work, Chief Steers enjoys spending time with his wife of 25 years and three adult children. He enjoys mountain biking, camping, and fishing adventures in Baja. <br></p><p><br></p></div> | mailto:bsteers@kerncountyfire.org | Bill Steers | |
| <img alt="" height="199" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Lists/Firescope%20Roster%20and%20Biography/Chief%20Fligiel.JPG?RenditionID=1" width="125" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=21 | Deputy Chief of Emergency Operations
Los Angeles City Fire Department
200 N Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90016 | <div class="ExternalClassDC9F153664674098A819B90DF41835CE"><div>Los Angeles City Fire Department<br></div></div> | <div class="ExternalClass03875D53D91F446493D41C66BE82F4D3"><p style="text-align:justify;"></p><p>Deputy Chief Phillip Fligiel brings 33 years of comprehensive all-hazard fire service experience to his current role as Chief Deputy of Emergency Operations for the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD). A Los Angeles native raised in the San Fernando Valley, his aspiration to become a Firefighter was realized as a teenager, culminating in six years with the LAFD Fire Explorer (Cadet) program.</p><p>Commencing his career with the LAFD in 1992 as a Firefighter, Chief Fligiel has steadily advanced through the ranks, holding key operational positions including Firefighter/Paramedic, Engineer, Captain I, Captain II, and Battalion Chief, and Deputy Chief of Operations West and Central Bureaus. His distinguished career also encompasses significant staff assignments including Homeland Security Division, In- Service Training Section, Department Operations Center (DOC), alongside diverse field assignments across all four geographic bureaus of the Department, demonstrating his versatile expertise and proven leadership.</p><p>As Chief Deputy of Emergency Operations, Chief Fligiel is responsible for the strategic leadership, direction, coordination, and control of all emergency line functions within the LAFD. This encompasses the four Geographic Emergency Operations Bureaus, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Bureau, Metropolitan Fire Communications (MFC), Air Operations, and Special Operations including: Disaster Response, Marine Operations, CBRNE/Haz-Mat, Joint Regional Intelligence Center (JRIC), Critical Incident Planning and Training, and the Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA) at LAX. His extensive experience continues to be instrumental in shaping the vision and direction of LAFD Emergency Operations.</p><p>Notably, during his decade-long tenure as Deputy Chief, he has provided decisive command and operational experience at numerous all-hazard emergencies, including significant commercial building fires, high-rise incidents, vegetation fires, swift water rescues, Urban Search & Rescue (US&R), hazardous materials and multi-casualty incidents, including the 2025 Palisades Fire.</p><p>A qualified California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS) Type I Planning Section Chief, he has served the State of California for six seasons as a key member of CAL FIRE Incident Management Teams 1 and 9, contributing significantly to the mitigation of large-scale wildfires statewide. Beyond emergency response, Chief Fligiel provides critical, tactical, and operational leadership in multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional public safety planning and response for significant events and incidents within the City, serving as the coordinator for the LAFD Type III Field Incident Management Teams (FIMT).</p><p>Chief Fligiel holds a Bachelor's degree in Emergency Services Management, a certificate in Fire Administration, and numerous certifications focusing in leadership and emergency incident management. He considers his service to the Los Angeles City Fire Department a distinct honor and privilege.<br></p><br></div> | mailto:phillip.fligiel@lacity.org | Phillip Fligiel | |
| <img alt="" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Lists/Firescope%20Roster%20and%20Biography/EditForm/Chief%20McGovern.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=22 | Deputy Chief of Emergency Operations
1 Fire Authority Road
Irvine, CA 92602 | <div class="ExternalClassE4FE27E633684A2EA18F86D47E95433F"><div>Orange County Fire Authority</div></div> | <div class="ExternalClass61FFE91A154E42C8999D499E96FF9EA4"><p></p><p style="text-align:justify;">TJ McGovern started his professional fire service career in 1995 with the Garden Grove Fire Department, where he worked his way through the ranks of Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire Captain, Battalion Chief, Operations Chief, and ultimately Interim Fire Chief prior to the department's transition to OCFA in 2019.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Since transitioning to OCFA, Chief McGovern has worked as a field Battalion Chief, ECC Battalion Chief, Division Chief, Assistant Chief of Field Operations, and currently the Deputy Chief of Emergency Operations. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief McGovern served on Cal Fire Incident Management Teams for 8 years and holds a bachelor's degree in Fire Administration. <br><br></p><p><br><br></p></div><p></p> | mailto:tjmcgovern@ocfa.org | TJ McGovern | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=34 | Assistant Director
USFS-FAM Southern California GACC
23300 Castle Street
Riverside, CA 92518
| <div class="ExternalClass6A57B17A19884C82B936A68706E6738E"><div>USDA Forest Service</div></div> | <div class="ExternalClassC92EEFDB699C49FBBDD1EC03A56C5C74"><p><br><br></p></div> | mailto: matthew.ahearn@usda.gov | Matt Ahearn | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=445 | Deputy Chief
Southern Marin Fire Protection District
28 Liberty Ship Way, STE 2800
Sausalito, CA 94965 | <div class="ExternalClassD75442727AFA4466BEE98A4427F6BFC4"><p>California Fire Chiefs Association<br></p></div> | | mailto: mbarnes@smfd.org | Matt Barnes | |
| <img alt="" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Chief%20Nishimoto.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=31 | Deputy Chief
Alameda County Fire Department
6363 Clark Ave
Dublin, CA 94568 | <div class="ExternalClass083EA317F1304BA8B88070345FB52CDA"><div>Cal OES Mutual Aid II<br></div></div> | <div class="ExternalClass5B385B1BFC7B470A8809384D0E08C19A"><p></p><p>Ryan Nishimoto began his professional fire service career with the Daly City Fire Department in 2000 and has worked for the Alameda County Fire Department since 2002. He worked through the ranks as a Firefighter, Engineer, Captain, and Division Chief. His current assignment is the Deputy Chief of Operations. </p><p>Chief Nishimoto has an associate degree in fire science and a bachelor's degree in public administration. He's also a licensed paramedic and hazardous materials specialist who served on the CA-TF4 USAR Team and the East Bay Incident Management Team as a liaison officer. <br></p><p><br></p></div><p><br></p> | mailto: ryan.nishimoto@acgov.org | Ryan Nishimoto | |
| <img alt="" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Lists/Firescope%20Roster%20and%20Biography/EditForm/Chief%20Heggstrom.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=26 | Fire Chief
Linda Fire Protection District
1286 Scales Avenue
Marysville, CA 95901 | <div class="ExternalClass14345A7A222E470E89B433E629F6FE63"><div>Cal OES Mutual Aid III</div></div> | <div class="ExternalClass821DAE17BF5C435BAC6CF4D2419A53EE"><h1><span style="font-size:24px;">Professional Background</span><br></h1><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief Heggstrom was appointed to the Linda Fire Protection District June 2004 at the age of 21. Chief Heggstrom has served the citizens of the Linda Fire Protection District for 20 years. Chief Heggstrom has held the ranks of Firefighter, Engineer, Captain, Battalion Chief, and was selected as Fire Chief April 2021. <br></p><h1><span style="font-size:24px;">Education and Accomplishments</span><br></h1><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief Heggstrom attended the Yuba College fire academy. Chief Heggstrom holds an Associate's degree in fire science, obtained from American Public University. Chief Heggstrom obtained his Fire officer certification from OSFM. Chief Heggstrom is a Fire investigator 1 and holds numerous certificates and specialized trainings. <br></p><h1><span style="font-size:24px;">Specialized Training</span></h1><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief Heggstrom is a registered instructor for California office of state fire training teaching numerous classes and is also certified as a Fire Investigator 1. Chief Heggstrom is a HAZMAT specialist and served as the operations lead for the Yuba Sutter regional HAZMAT team. Chief Heggstrom is a registered instructor teaching numerous classes. <br></p><h1 style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:24px;">FIRESCOPE History</span></h1><p style="text-align:justify;">In February of 2018, Chief Heggstrom was selected by Fire Chief Richard Webb to serve on the FIRESCOPE Taskforce, representing Fire District North. Chief Heggstrom served as the primary liaison for the EMS Specialty group, and the Statewide Training Education Advisory Committee liaison. Chief Heggstrom is fortunate to continue his involvement with the FIRESCOPE Operations team representing Region III.<br></p><h1><span style="font-size:24px;">Interest</span></h1><p style="text-align:justify;">During his time away from work, Chief Heggstrom enjoys spending time with his family, hunting fishing and spending time outdoors. <br></p><p><br><br></p></div><p><br></p> | mailto:kyleh@lindafire.org | Kyle Heggstrom | |
| <img alt="" height="240" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Lists/Firescope%20Roster%20and%20Biography/Chief%20Sheppard.jpeg?RenditionID=1" width="178" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=651 | Battalion Chief
North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District
222 Fairview Drive
P.O. Box 5879
Tahoe City, CA 96145 | <div class="ExternalClass424092D5D0004B6E87858F1495C72AF3"><p>Cal OES Mutual Aid IV<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass998F838FC2CB48F895BCF0C76E62767A"><div>Jamie Sheppard is a Battalion Chief with the North Tahoe Fire Protection District, bringing over 23 years of dedicated service to the fire profession. He began his fire service career more than two</div><div>decades ago and has built a reputation for dependable leadership and operational excellence in both structural and wildland fire environments.<br></div><div><br></div><div>Chief Sheppard holds an Associate Degree in Fire Science and has served in a wide range of leadership roles including incident command, interagency coordination, and training development.</div><div>His experience and steady presence make him a trusted leader during complex incidents throughout the Lake Tahoe region.<br></div><div><br></div><div>Jamie lives in Truckee, California with his wife and two children. Outside of work, he enjoys snowmobiling, rafting, and just about anything that gets him into the outdoors. <br></div><div><br></div><div>A strong advocate for mentorship and teamwork, he continues to support the development of future leaders in the fire service.<br></div><div><br></div><div>He is excited to collaborate with FIRESCOPE and hopes to prove a valuable asset to its mission and ongoing initiatives.</div><p><br></p></div> | mailto: sheppard@ntfire.net | Jamie Sheppard | |
| <img alt="Chief Jeff McLaughin" height="240" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Lists/Firescope%20Roster%20and%20Biography/Chief%20Jeff%20McLaughin.PNG" width="192" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=29 | Division Chief
Tulare County Fire
835 South Akers Street
Visalia, CA 93277 | <div class="ExternalClassB9FB3B3B53644E13A760753423D9E095"><div>County Fire Departments South<br></div></div> | <div class="ExternalClass193491168EFF49BE8EEE0B850012D526"><p></p><p>Jeff McLaughlin was appointed to the Tulare County Fire Department on May 28th, 2007, and previously worked for the City of Tehachapi Fire Department. Chief McLaughlin has served the citizens of Tulare County for the last 16 years and served in the fire service for a total of 21 years. Chief McLaughlin has held the ranks of Firefighter, Engineer, Captain, Battalion Chief, Division Chief, and most recently promoted to Deputy Fire Chief. Chief McLaughlin is currently assigned as the Deputy Fire Chief where he oversees all Divisions within the department.</p><p>Chief McLaughlin grew up in Kern County. He attended Tehachapi High School and later attended Bakersfield Junior College, where Chief McLaughlin earned an associate degree in Fire Science. Chief McLaughlin has been the recipient of various distinguished awards throughout his career. </p><p>Chief McLaughlin serves as the Tulare County Operational Area Coordinator Alternate and serves on various committees and groups in the fire service. Chief McLaughlin is a current team member of the Tulare County Type III Incident Management Team where he serves as the Operations Section Chief. </p><p>In June of 2019, Chief McLaughlin was selected by Fire Chief Charlie Norman to serve on the FIRESCOPE Operations Group. Being associated with such a prestigious organization is one of Chief McLaughlin's greatest honors where he works proudly alongside a talented group of fire service professionals. </p><p>During his time away from work, Chief McLaughlin enjoys spending time with his wife Roxanne and two children, Cade and Deegan, and close friends. He enjoys engaging in all types of outdoor activities including camping, fishing, and hunting. Chief McLaughlin is very proud of his profession but considers his greatest accomplishments in life to be his family.<span style="text-align:justify;"></span><span style="text-align:justify;"> </span></p></div> | mailto:jemclaughlin@co.tulare.ca.us | Jeff McLaughlin | |
| <img alt="" height="259" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Lists/Firescope%20Roster%20and%20Biography/Chief%20Serna.jpg?RenditionID=1" width="225" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=36 | Deputy Chief
San Bernardino County Fire Protection District
157 W 5th Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415 | <div class="ExternalClassA086E0CE4C634232B05DC8FFAF542868"><div>Fire Districts South<br></div></div> | <div class="ExternalClassF7758BA25B9B43869BA304280B300396"><p></p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div><p></p> | | Martin Serna | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=55 | U.S. Department of Interior
Bureau of Land Management | <div class="ExternalClassD48231CD22714FD7928644DD782EF765"><div>Department of Interior</div><div>Bureau of Land Management<br></div></div> | <div class="ExternalClass5CFC0DB85EF045F699DC058A9AE79FB4"><p>Chief Brinsfield was appointed to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Central California District (CND) Fire Program in May of 1994 at the age of 28. Chief Brinsfield has been a member of the CND Fire Program for 30 years. Chief Brinsfield has held the ranks of Firefighter, Engineer, Captain, Battalion Chief, Division Chief, Deputy Chief and was promoted to District Fire Management Officer (Fire Chief 6100) on January 3, 2021.</p><p>Chief Brinsfield attended West High School and earned his certificate of competition in Biological Sciences for Federal Land Managers from University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). Over his career Chief Brinsfield has been the recipient of many prestigious awards both district and state-wide.</p><p>Currently, Chief Brinsfield is severing on the FIRESCOPE Task Force for a second time, he severed in 2006-2007 and was selected in 2020 by CA BLM Scott Lucas, both times representing the Department of the Interior (DOI) agencies. </p><p>During his time away from work, Chief Brinsfield enjoys spending time with his family, attending all Notre Dame Football home games, and traveling to new places with his fiancé. Chief Brinsfield is very proud to be called “Grandpa" and relishes his time with all 5 of his grandkids. <br></p></div> | mailto: Dbrinsfi@blm.gov | David Brinsfield | |
| <img alt="" height="270" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Lists/Firescope%20Roster%20and%20Biography/Chief%20Taylor.jpg?RenditionID=1" width="170" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=635 | Deputy Chief
Sacramento Fire Department
5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95822 | <div class="ExternalClass4355606246B44B1C90E889CCC1F9C7D0"><p>Large Cities North<br></p></div> | | mailto: mltaylor@sfd.cityofsacramento.org | Michael Taylor | |
| <img alt="Chief Bob Neamy" height="241" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Lists/Firescope%20Roster%20and%20Biography/Chief%20Bob%20Neamy.PNG" width="191" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=39 | Deputy Chief (Retired)
Los Angeles Fire Department
550 Highway 88
Gardnerville, NV 89460 | <div class="ExternalClassBF0B67ABBE474258861D19200E489916"><div>NIMS Consortium</div></div> | <div class="ExternalClass22B3D92B5F534BC9B44DBFAC50DCD7E2"><p>Retired Deputy Chief Robert Neamy was appointed to the Los Angeles Fire Department in October 1970. He served the City of Los Angeles for 33 years retiring in January of 2004. He held many different ranks in the Department retiring as second in Command as a Deputy Chief of Operations. He is the vice-president of the non-profit organization the National Incident Management Consortium (NIMSC) and continues to represent that organization currently. The NIMSC was authorized a position by the FIRESCOPE Board on the Operations Team since the late 1980's. </p><p>Retired Deputy Chief Neamy attended Anaheim High School and graduated from Santa Ana Jr. College and Fullerton Community College. Chief Neamy has represented the fire service on NFPA 1500, 1561, 1026 Committees for over 25 years. He has authored several ICS articles in fire service magazines. </p><p>Chief Neamy did many tours on special duty in the LAFD including, employee relations officer, department safety officer, department advocate, and conducted background/investigations of recruit candidates. As a deputy chief he was responsible for training subordinate officers in incident management and he also supervised the Department Operation Center (DOC) during emergency operations. He also responded to major incidents. Over his career, he has been a strike team leader, agency representative, being involved as a strike team leader during the 1992 Civil Disturbance in Los Angeles, and served as an Area Commander for large scale incidents such as the Northridge Earthquake. </p><p>In 1988, he was assigned by the Fire Chief to represent the LAFD on the FIRESCOPE Ops Team because of his background in the NFPA Committees, NIMSC, and in the use of ICS. He represented the LAFD on the OPS Team until retirement in 2004 </p><p>Currently, Chief Neamy is an adjutant instructor at Texas A&M in the TEEX's 314 Unified Command student instruction program. He teaches two positions in the class, Unified IC or Operations Section during the training exercises. He remains involved in the development of Model Procedure Guides in the NIMSC for fire service, law enforcement, and public works manuals. He is very active in the development and revisions of many NFPA Standards.</p></div> | mailto:buckaroo2bob@msn.com | Robert D. Neamy | |
| <img alt="" height="192" src="/PublishingImages/Chief%20Eddy.jpg?RenditionID=1" width="137" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=556 | Assistant Fire Chief
Emergency Operations
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department
600 B Street
San Diego, CA 92101 | <div class="ExternalClass4003668B2D0C4598AE8FC63049DE1693"><p>Large Cities South<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass0D5EEB2C9F0B4E4F9E183B3850C46DAD"><p></p><p>Dan Eddy has 25 years of experience in the fire service, beginning his career in 1999 with the San Diego Fire Rescue Department. Chief Eddy serves as the Assistant Fire Chief of Emergency Operations. He oversees six divisions, including three Operations Divisions, Special Operations, Emergency Medical Services, and the Lifeguard Services Division, with a budget of approximately $360 million and 1,200 personnel. </p><p>Chief Eddy has held the ranks of Firefighter, Engineer, Captain, Battalion Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, and Assistant Fire Chief. Chief Eddy spent most of his career with the training and logistics divisions. He is a state-certified instructor in fire ground survival and fire behavior. Dan was an instructor for 16 fire academies and continued to teach as he progressed through his career. He ran the equipment division as an Engineer and was a lead Battalion Chief for the COVID-19 vaccine clinics. Chief Eddy works across the United States with fire departments to help implement training and promotional standards. Chief Eddy is a nationally certified Fireline leadership instructor. He has taught courses to firefighters worldwide, including in Mexico, Canada, and Saudi Arabia. </p><p>Chief Eddy has a bachelor's degree in human resource management. Master of Public Administration and certifications in public leadership, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from Rutgers University. He is a recent National Fire Service Staff and Command Course graduate from Annapolis, Maryland (Class of 2022). </p><p>Chief Eddy was born and raised in San Diego and is the proud father of three children with his wife, Ursula. He spends his free time surfing, biking, and coaching his kids in the North County. <br></p><p><br></p></div> | mailto: deddy@sandiego.gov | Dan Eddy | |
| <img alt="" height="170" src="/PublishingImages/Chief%20Kaialoa.png" width="170" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=33 | San Francisco Fire Department
698 Second Street
San Francisco, CA 94107 | <div class="ExternalClassE3EC5395C80546169D1D8C4D4B9D2369"><div> Region II<br></div></div> | <div class="ExternalClassA2F6461858D440DF8E39E507F32C070C"><p><br><br></p></div><p></p> | mailto: shayne.kaialoa@sfgov.org | Shayne Kaialoa | |
| <img alt="" height="210" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Lists/Firescope%20Roster%20and%20Biography/Chief%20Vanlandingham.jpg?RenditionID=1" width="143" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=650 | Fire Chief
Redding Fire Department
777 W. Cypress Avenue
First floor
Redding, CA 96001 | <div class="ExternalClass6E9DEF9214CC4D92BD7736C9F458F1C8"><p>Small/Medium Cities North<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass1FE501F27C484F64BE97B3393144B23E"><p><span style="color:#242424;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:14.6667px;background-color:#ffffff;">Chief Vanlandingham was hired as the Fire Chief for the City of Redding Fire Department in October of 2020. Prior to that he served a 25 year career spanning back to 1995 in Longmont, Colorado for the Longmont Fire Department in Boulder County. He spent time</span><span style="color:#242424;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:14.6667px;background-color:#ffffff;"> </span><span style="color:#242424;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:14.6667px;background-color:#ffffff;">at the ranks of Firefighter, Lieutenant, Training Officer, Battalion Chief, Assistant Chief and Deputy Public Safety Chief overseeing the Fire Services Division within the Department of Public Safety.</span><br style="color:#242424;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:14.6667px;background-color:#ffffff;"><br style="color:#242424;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:14.6667px;background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="color:#242424;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:14.6667px;background-color:#ffffff;">Chief Vanlandingham has served on numerous boards and commissions in Colorado and California. He currently serves as the Northern Division Area 1 Director of the California Fire Chiefs Association, President of the Shasta County Fire Chiefs Association, Chair</span><span style="color:#242424;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:14.6667px;background-color:#ffffff;"> </span><span style="color:#242424;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:14.6667px;background-color:#ffffff;">of the Board Shasta Communications Dispatch Center (SHASCOM), BOD Shield Public Safety Training Center, BOD Shasta Regional Medical Center and is a local Rotarian.</span><br style="color:#242424;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:14.6667px;background-color:#ffffff;"><br style="color:#242424;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:14.6667px;background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="color:#242424;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:14.6667px;background-color:#ffffff;">He earned a Bachelor Degree in Communication from Abilene Christian University in TX, and an MBA from the University of Phoenix and holds the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Designation from the Center of Public Safety Excellence. Chief Vanlandingham has three grown</span><span style="color:#242424;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:14.6667px;background-color:#ffffff;"> </span><span style="color:#242424;font-family:"times new roman";font-size:14.6667px;background-color:#ffffff;">sons in their twenties living their best lives in Colorado.</span><br></p></div> | mailto: jvanlandingham@cityofredding.org | Jerrod Vanlandingham | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=446 | Deputy Chief, Operations
Anaheim Fire/Rescue Department
201 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805 | <div class="ExternalClass5814051D4B1C412BBE60B7DEAD0A5726"><p>Small/Medium Cities South<br></p></div> | | mailto: rmcclellan@anaheim.net | Bob McClellan | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=634 | Chief
State Fire Marshal
715 P Street
Sacramento, CA 94244
| <div class="ExternalClassB665654DDE8340C19CD32646B70A636C"><p>State Fire Marshal<br></p></div> | | mailto: andrew.henning@fire.ca.gov | Andrew Henning | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=38 | | <div class="ExternalClass4E5F2A7C920E41FC913B136CC5D9F913"><div>US Coast Guard</div></div> | | | Vacant | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=636 | US Department of Interior
Bureau of Land Management
Central California District
U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Regions 8 &10
35126 Mc Murtrey Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93308 | <div class="ExternalClassCDF89D57B98D49E0AE36F9C896999E1A"><p>U.S. Department of Interior </p><p> Bureau of Land Management</p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass55D37B86828440F6AE98D89F2525C841"><div>Chief Brinsfield was appointed to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Central California District (CND) Fire Program in May 1994, beginning his journey at the age of 28. With over 31 years of dedicated service to the CND Fire Program, he has advanced through various ranks, including Firefighter, Engineer, Captain, Battalion Chief, Division Chief, and Deputy Chief. On January 3, 2021, he was honored with the promotion to District Fire Management Officer (Fire Chief 6100).<br></div><div>A graduate of West High School, Chief Brinsfield furthered his education by earning a certificate in Biological Sciences for Federal Land Managers from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Throughout his distinguished career, he has been the recipient of numerous prestigious awards at both the district and state levels.</div><div>Currently, Chief Brinsfield is serving on the FIRESCOPE Task Force for the second time. His previous participation from 2006 to 2007, along with his selection in 2020 by CA BLM's Scott Lucas to represent the Department of the Interior (DOI) agencies, speaks to his experience and commitment to excellence in fire management.</div><div>Outside of his professional responsibilities, Chief Brinsfield values spending quality time with his family, enjoying collegiate football games with his sons, and exploring new destinations with his fiancée. He takes great pride in his role as "Grandpa" and treasures the moments shared with all seven of his grandchildren.<br></div><p><br></p></div> | mailto: dbrinsfi@blm.gov | David Brinsfield | |
| <img alt="" height="308" src="/PublishingImages/Chief%20Bachmeyer.jpg" width="250" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=42 | Division Chief
Red Bluff Fire Dept.
555 Washington St., Suite C
Red Bluff, CA 96080 | <div class="ExternalClassE253BA2B66854756A92B5FAC87465996"><div>Volunteer Fire Departments</div></div> | <div class="ExternalClass4138F9B259ED4BD5ABFE48BEF28487A3"><p><span style="text-align:justify;">Chief Bachmeyer started his fire service career right out of high school in 1996. During his career, Mike has served as a seasonal Firefighter and Engineer for CalFire, Division Chief of Prevention for the Redding Fire Department, and has held the positions of Reserve Firefighter, Engineer, Fire Marshal, and Division Chief for the Red Bluff Fire Department. Mike is currently assigned to the Training Division at the Red Bluff Fire Department.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;">After graduation from Red Bluff High School, Mike attended Shasta College where he earned an Associates of Arts degree in Fire Technology in 2002. Mike returned to school earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Leadership from Simpson University in 2017.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Mike has achieved certification as a Fire Investigator, Fire Prevention Officer, Fire Protection Specialist, Plans Examiner, Fire Marshal, Instructor, Fire Officer, Company Officer, and Chief Officer by the California State Board of Fire Services. In addition, Mike is a Qualified Strike Team/Task Force Leader and Division/Group Supervisor. </p><p>In February of 2022, Chief Bachmeyer was honored to be selected by the FIRESCOPE Board of Directors to replace retiring Chief Ray Barber to serve as a member of the FIRESCOPE Operations Team. </p><p>Mike and his wife Jennie are life-long residents of the Red Bluff community and have been married since 2014. Together they have raised a blended family of four sons and two daughters, of which, five are now young adults starting their own adventures in life. Mike enjoys golfing, NASCAR, and the San Francisco Giants.<br></p><p><br></p></div> | mailto: mbachmeyer@rbfd.org | MIchael Bachmeyer | |
