| <img alt="" height="300" src="/PublishingImages/Chief%20Urwin.jpg?RenditionID=1" width="243" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=336 | Los Angeles County Fire Department
Chair | <div class="ExternalClassCFA7851DF9F24A05A4403903A3AA1D0D"><p>Los Angeles County Fire Department<br><br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass4A08D5A74D2E4DE2BA0F0CD4983AA7A8"><p><span style="text-align:justify;">Engineer Derek Urwin was appointed to the Los Angeles County Fire Department in 2010 at the age of 29 after serving three years with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue beginning in 2007. </span><span style="text-align:justify;">He has served in the communities of East Los Angeles and Inglewood and held the rank of Fire Fighter for 11 years before promoting to Engineer in 2018.</span><span style="text-align:justify;"> </span></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Engineer Urwin attended UCLA as both an undergraduate and graduate student. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics and a PhD in Chemistry with a focus on computational biochemistry and structural biology. Engineer Urwin's research focuses on how chemical carcinogens found on the fire ground damage DNA and lead to cancer promoting mutations in the genome. He also works collaboratively with academic researchers across the country on the Fire Fighter Cancer Cohort Study, examining bio-markers of carcinogen exposure and the associated bio-markers of effect in several fire fighting subgroups such as live fire training instructors, new recruits, women, USAR task force members, and fire fighters engaged in WUI fire fighting. The goal of these research efforts is to develop cancer risk factor assessments for fire fighters in order to reduce the incidence of cancer in the fire service and improve treatment outcomes. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">In May of 2022, Engineer Urwin was nominated by Assistant Fire Chief Brian Martin to serve on the FIRESCOPE Cancer Prevention Subcommittee. <br></p></div> | mailto: derek.urwin@fire.lacounty.gov | Derek Urwin | |
| <img alt="" height="248" src="/PublishingImages/Chief%20Hughes%20Cancer%20Prevention.jpg?RenditionID=1" width="201" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=347 | California Professional Firefighters
Vice Chair | <div class="ExternalClass631D37813221418F9BEA7D1AE01F7BB6"><p>California Professional Firefighters<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassEC74698D285A492D91616EB521D4B2FB"><p>Jeff Hughes was appointed to the Buena Park Fire Department on Date June 4, 1985 at the age of 21. The Buena Park Fire Department was absorbed by the Orange County Fire Department in 1994 and he recently retired with a service retirement in March 2020. Jeff Hughes served the citizens of Buena Park, Laguna Woods, and San Clemente. Jeff Hughes also served the OCFA as an Assistance Fire Training & Safety Officer for 5 years. He has held the ranks of Firefighter, Fire Apparatus Engineer, and Fire Captain.</p><div>Jeff Hughes attended Fountain Valley High School, Golden West College, and Santa Ana College. Jeff Hughes also attended the National Fire Academy in the Managing Fire Officer’s program. Jeff Hughes has authored several articles on fire service health and safety with his most recent article being about firefighters PFAS exposures on fire incidents. Jeff Hughes is the recipient of the 6 Firefighter of the Year awards, as well as an OCFA Unsung Hero award. Jeff Hughes also created the Orange County wide FACE</div><div>(Firefighters Attacking the Cancer Epidemic) Team. Jeff Hughes authored the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) resolution in 2018 that created the national Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month in collaboration with the IAFF, Firefighter Cancer</div><div>Support Network, and the American Cancer Society. Jeff Hughes also sits on the National Fallen Firefighters First Responder Center for Excellence Cancer Advisory Board. Jeff Hughes also participates as an advisor with the Firefighter Cancer Cohort Study and is an assistant California State Director for the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.<br></div><div><br></div><div>Jeff Hughes volunteered for a position in Operations Training & Safety in 2015. Jeff Hughes was the OCFA Cancer & Awareness Program Manager for three years where he created policies & procedures to reduce firefighter occupational illnesses. <div>Jeff Hughes was the Chairman of the committee that created the Orange County Operational Annex for Contamination Reduction for the Orange County Fire Chiefs Association to meet the goals of a standardized occupational cancer reduction procedures.<div>In June of 2017, Jeff Hughes was selected to serve on the FIRESCOPE Behavioral Health Working Group. He is currently still serving in this subcommittee and has held the position of committee chairman and vice chair. The FIRESCOPE Behavioral Health Working Group is now a Subcommittee and still creating policies and guidelines to assist California Firefighters. Being associated with such a prestigious organization is one of Jeff Hughes’s greatest honors where he works proudly alongside a talented group of fire service professionals.<br></div><div><div>During his time away from work, Jeff Hughes enjoys spending time with his family and friends and engaging in all types of outdoor activities at home in Oceanside CA and the family’s cabin in Southern Utah. Jeff Hughes is the proud father of four grown children. Jeff Hughes is very proud of his profession and considers his greatest accomplishments in the life to be working to protect future firefighters from occupational cancer. Jeff Hughes was raised by a Long Beach Firefighter who passed away of occupational cancer and still works passionately to protect future generations of firefighters to the scourge of this occupational disease.<br><br></div></div></div></div></div> | | Jeff Hughes | |
| <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Chief%20Mark%20Cancer%20Prevention.png?RenditionID=1" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=346 | CAL FIRE
Secretary | <div class="ExternalClass47A34D7025DC4BE8A732FF71C2E579C5"><p>CAL FIRE<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassCA06089077FB4E188575D5D281F621B8"><p><span style="text-align:justify;">Katelyn Mark was appointed to CAL FIRE on November 1</span><sup style="text-align:justify;">st</sup><span style="text-align:justify;">, 2019 at the age of 30. Katelyn is an Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) for the Behavioral Health and Wellness Program and works to serve the employees of CAL FIRE through wellness promotion and health risk mitigation.</span><br></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Katelyn Mark attended Sanger High School, Notre Dame De Namur University and California State University Fresno. Katelyn holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science. Her Master's thesis heavily researched the significant increase in health risk factors and chronic illness in first responders. Prior to working for CAL FIRE, Katelyn worked in the private sector for 8 years implementing wellness programs which included health screenings and fitness testing. Katelyn received the “Citizen Award" by the City of Clovis Police Department for the lives saved through screened abnormalities and lifestyle changes that significantly reduced associated health risks. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Katelyn Mark also holds certifications as an EKG technician, Functional Movement Screen Level 1 (FMS), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Training and is in the process of completing her ACSM Exercise Physiologist and Precision Nutrition Level 1 certifications. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">In July of 2022, Katelyn Mark was selected by Deputy State Fire Marshall Caryn Petty. Being associated with such a prestigious organization is one of Katelyn Mark's greatest honors where she works proudly alongside a talented group of fire service professionals. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">During her time away from work, Katelyn Mark enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and dogs. She loves getting out in nature especially by the lake and taking her dogs on walks and hikes. Physical activity and healthful nutrition are a staple in Katelyn's life. She is very proud of her profession but considers her greatest accomplishments in life to be the completion of her Master's program that is truly a representation of one of her greatest passions in life. <br></p></div> | | Katelyn Mark | |
| <img alt="" height="177" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Kyle%20O’Neill.jpeg" width="160" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=338 | San Diego Fire Department | <div class="ExternalClassC1C24D9EE71F453887D40A16F714C0E7"><p>Large City Fire Departments South<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassC60AED88D96443489EBD6D038F87642C"><div>Kyle O’Neill is a Captain with the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD) and has served the citizens of San Diego City for over 20 years.</div><div>Captain O’Neill attended Miramar Community College. Captain O’Neill has authored several San Diego City and County cancer prevention policies. Captain O’Neill is the recipient of the San Diego County Fire Chiefs 2023 Maltese Award, a lifesaving medal, two exceptional performance citations for distinguished acts, and multiple certificates of appreciation for serving as a mentor and instructor.</div><div>From 2018 to 2023, Captain O'Neill served as the first Cancer and Health Coordinator for SDFD, a dedicated administrative position, and managed the Cancer Awareness and Prevention Program. He serves on the SDFD Occupational Health and Safety Committee and the San Diego County Fire Chief’s Health and Safety Section Cancer Prevention Subcommittee. He is the State of California Assistant State Director Firefighter Cancer Support Network. He is also very involved with the Firefighter Cancer Cohort Study and other related research studies. Captain O’Neill is responsible for procuring a $108,000 Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) to fund 47 NFPA 1851 Compliant PPE Extractors. He continues to advocate for healthier solutions adding Post Fire Gross Decontamination, Clean Cab Program, Personal Decontamination, and much more.</div><div>Captain O’Neill is a cancer survivor with a unique perspective to support the FIRESCOPE Cancer Prevention and the Lithium-Ion Subcommittee/ Ad-Hoc Cadres. He is also extremely passionate about assisting other firefighters diagnosed with cancer. He has worked diligently to provide a comprehensive and robust program to the members of SDFD and beyond. Being associated with such a prestigious organization is one of Captain O’Neill’s greatest honors, where he works proudly alongside a talented group of fire service professionals.</div><div>Captain O’Neill is married and has two wonderful daughters. He also enjoys spending time with his family and friends.</div></div> | mailto: KONeill@sandiego.gov | Kyle O'Neill | |
| <img alt="" height="220" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/James%20Rangel.jpg?Width=100&Height=100" width="163" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=339 | Ventura County Fire Department | <div class="ExternalClass578F94D4D26F46DD963E7B31A638B686"><p>Ventura County Fire Department<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass3CC965DBED884DBBA8657C5B72E5D475"><p style="text-align:justify;">Captain Rangel was appointed to the Ventura County Fire Department in 1998. He has served the citizens of Ventura County for 26 years as well as holding the ranks Fire Control Worker, Fire Inspector, Firefighter, Engineer, USAR team and Captain. <br></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Captain Rangel attended Cal State University, Los Angeles. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Administration. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Captain Rangel currently holds the duty of VCFD's Structure and Wildland PPE implementation for VCFD. Captain Rangel has been an academy instructor for 22 years with focus on SCBA, Live Fire, PPE and Cancer Awareness. He is a co-leader in VCFD's successful 1851 program. Additionally, he is the current Vice President of Southern Area Fire Equipment Research (SAFER).</p><p>In October of 2023 Captain Rangel was selected to replace Chief Garcia. Captain Rangel is personally and professionally dedicated to Cancer prevention and is proud to work alongside this talented group of fire service professionals.<br></p></div> | mailto: Jason.rangel@ventura.org | Jason Rangel | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=519 | Los Angeles City Fire Department | <div class="ExternalClass5C183F549ACE49C39C0EE58D6807554F"><p>Los Angeles City Fire Department<br></p></div> | | mailto: aaron.guggenheim@lacity.org | Aaron Guggenheim | |
| <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Chief%20Biering%20Cancer%20Prevention.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=345 | Orange County Fire Authority | <div class="ExternalClassB071AD73EB1A43E39B4B449734294731"><p>Orange County Fire Authority<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassCBE718C60C5C49EFAAD1829B1C0C525E"><p><span style="text-align:justify;">Captain Derek Biering was appointed to the Orange County Fire Authority on April 20, 2012 at the age of 38. He has worked his way through numerous assignments including Firefighter, Engineer, and Haz-Mat Engineer while serving the citizens of Orange County, California. He was promoted to Fire Captain on January 9, 2017. </span></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Captain Biering attended Whittier Christian High School, Santa Ana College and California Coast University where he achieved a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. He is currently working towards a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership. Captain Biering has been heavily involved in the Engineer Academy training, the Behavioral Health team for the agency, as well as cancer awareness programs. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Captain Biering is currently assigned as an Administrative Captain, serving the city of Santa Ana. He is a state certified Peer Support CISM, and Ground Support Unit Leader as well as Facility Unit Leader trainee for overhead assignments. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">In June of 2022, Captain Biering was selected by Fire Chief Brian Fennessy to serve on the FIRESCOPE Cancer Prevention subcommittee. Being associated with such a prestigious organization is one of Captain Biering'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, Captain Biering enjoys spending time with his son and friends, and engaging in all types of outdoor activities. He enjoys Boy Scout events with his son and traveling the world. Captain Biering is very proud of his profession but considers his greatest accomplishments in life to be being a good father and beating lung cancer in 2020. </p></div> | mailto: derekbiering@ocfa.org | Derek Biering | |
| <img alt="" height="196" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Brian%20Ayala.jpg" width="160" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=341 | Sacramento City Fire Department | <div class="ExternalClassF34B22126E8148139E27133F3264A350"><p>Large City Fire Departments North<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass070B5E1ED6064A7AA8C71EEFC540F43E"><p style="text-align:justify;">Brian Ayala joined the Sacramento Fire Department in August 2001 at the age of 22 and has since dedicated his career to serving the citizens of Sacramento. He has progressed through various ranks, including Paramedic Intern, Firefighter, and currently holds the position of Captain, as of September 2021.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Captain Ayala was raised in Davis, California, where he graduated from Davis High School. Initially pursuing a degree in Psychology at UC Davis, he deferred his studies to accept a job offer from the City of Sacramento Fire Department, which was his long-held aspiration. Subsequently, he completed his Bachelor's degree in Emergency Services Management from Union Institute and University. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Captain Ayala has made significant contributions to various aspects of the department. During his early career, he served as a paramedic on the EMS peer review committee, ensuring the high standards of the EMS department's ALS program and providing support to colleagues. In 2004, he joined FEMA USAR Task Force 7 as a rescue specialist and is currently one of the Search Team Managers. Additionally, he is a member of the peer support group under Behavioral Health, addressing the mental health needs of the fire service. His current assignment is on the City's only Type 1 heavy rescue unit.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Captain Ayala is currently involved in the truck working group, responsible for maintaining standardized truck company operations. He also serves on the fire department's PPE committee, ensuring that members have access to the most up-to-date protective gear. This committee also addresses the need for regular cleaning and cancer awareness.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">In February 2025, Captain Ayala was selected by Deputy Chief John Danciart to replace him on the FIRESCOPE Cancer awareness subcommittee. This appointment is a great honor, and he will work proudly alongside a talented group of fire service professionals.</p><p>Outside of work, Captain Ayala enjoys spending time with his wife of 27 years and their four children. They are all involved in various sports, keeping the family busy. He enjoys skiing, snowboarding, and spending time with his wife and supporting his children's activities. He and his family pride themselves on their ability to strive for an ideal work-life balance. </p></div> | mailto: bayala@sfd.cityofsacramento.org | Brian Ayala | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=521 | Ontario Fire Department | <div class="ExternalClass4E4ECFBBA9B44E9AA01B35A9E8A97BA0"><p>Small/Medium Cities South<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass31B77F2836B044B7AF54ECBD3ADF27FC"><p>Captain DeMartino was appointed to the Ontario Fire Department in May of 2017 after serving with CAL Fire for 14 years. He entered the fire service as a fire explorer with the city of Ontario in 1995. He then served as a volunteer firefighter with Riverside County Fire Department at Pedley station 16. In 2004 he achieved a full-time position with CAL Fire RRU, MMU and BDU where he held the positions of Firefighter, Engineer and Fire Captain. With the city of Ontario, Captain DeMartino has held the ranks of Firefighter, Engineer, Captain and is currently assigned to the Training Division as a Training Captain. </p><p>Captain DeMartino attended Mt. San Antonio, Riverside Community and Santa Ana Colleges studying general education and fire technology. He has obtained certification through the State Fire Marshalls Office as a Company Officer. </p><p>Captain DeMartino is a state certified instructor in over a dozen disciplines. Additionally, he has formal training as a qualified Division Group Supervisor, helitack firefighter, helispot manager, helicopter manager, ARFF and US&R. Captain DeMartino is the wildland fire cadre team lead, rope rescue cadre member, swift water rescue cadre member, health and safety cancer prevention lead, peer support team member.<br></p></div> | mailto: ndemartino@ontarioca.gov | Noah DeMartino | |
| <img alt="" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Lists/Firescope%20Roster%20and%20Biography/Chief%20Franson.jpg?RenditionID=1" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=657 | Santa Barbara County Fire Department | <div class="ExternalClass380902706F8643C6B1CE1FBB8FFB5B16"><p>Santa Barbara County Fire Department<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass2229B3B52D22414A8A82E56A5E43C286"><p>Captain Franson started his career with Santa Barbara County Fire Department as a Reserve Fire Fighter in 2000. In 2003 He was hired with Eureka Fire Department as a full time Fire Fighter. In 2005 Captain Franson had the opportunity to return to Santa Barbara County Fire Department as a full time Fire Fighter. He was promoted to Engineer in 2008 and Captain in 2019. Captain Franson is currently assigned to Station 38 one of the departments two HazMat Stations. He is also second generation with the County of Santa Barbara, his Father retired from the department in 2006. </p><p>Captain Franson attended Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, Landmark College in Vermont, Santa Barbara City College where he obtained an Associate's Degree in Liberal Studies. Greg has been on the apparatus committee for 9 years. Additionally Captain Franson has been part of the HazMat program since 2005 and part of the USAR program since 2013. Greg is a qualified FOBS and Heavy Equipment Boss and currently working on Striketeam Leader and Division. </p><p>In March of 2025, Captain Franson was asked by Chief Klusyk to be Santa Barbara County's representative on FIRESCOPE for Cancer Prevention. Captain Franson is looking forward to the opportunity to contribute and be part of an excellent team. </p><p>During his time away from work, Captain Franson spends time with his wife and three children. He enjoys a wide variety of outdoor activities ranging from backpacking, dirt bike riding to kayaking and fishing. Greg has two younger siblings and his mother. In 2019 his father passed away from Cancer.<br></p></div> | mailto: gfranson@countyofsb.org | Greg Franson | |
| <img alt="" height="215" src="/Governance/PublishingImages/Jose%20Cruz.jpg" width="157" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=679 | San Bernardino County Fire Department | <div class="ExternalClassF24839DB7816400F968E781003C2A6F2"><p>Fire Districts South<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassB4F7A9880CD74E9E873D558A643E26D8"><p style="text-align:justify;">Jose Cruz was appointed to the San Bernardino County Fire Department in July of 2008, at the age of 24. Jose had previously served the City of Victorville Fire Department from 2006 until 2008 when the department transitioned to SBCoFD. He currently serves in the community of Fontana. He has promoted through the ranks of Firefighter, Engineer, and Captain within the SBCoFD. <br></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Captain Cruz attended High School and grew up in the High Desert Community of Victorville. He attended Victor Valley College and holds an associate degree in Fire Technology. Jose serves on the department's engineer testing cadre and was formally a USAR member. Captain Cruz is in charge of running the Spark of Love program for the Fontana Division. He enjoys giving back and helping the community. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Captain Cruz has a strong passion towards cancer prevention and awareness as he has had his own personal experience with battling stage 4 cancer. He wants to share his own experience and hopes he can help others in finding solutions. Through his experience, Jose has spent countless hours researching and studying cancer's prevalence in the fire service and is a strong advocate of preventative measures and education.<br></p></div> | mailto: jcruz@sbcfire.org | Jose Cruz | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=448 | Sacramento Metro | <div class="ExternalClass408BB850AA0D4CFBB647EC3B0339F6D3"><p>County Fire Departments North<br><br></p></div> | | mailto: tpeck68@gmail.com | Anthony Peck | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=450 | CalOES | <div class="ExternalClassFDB156D828FE4D74A2D8A8C2D79ED240"><p>CalOES<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassE0A76181FE3641078718B470C6D67B26"><p>Chief Fry was appointed to the Los Angeles Fire Department in May of 1980 and proudly served the City of Los Angeles for 39 years. He held the ranks of Paramedic, EMS Supervisor, Fire Captain I and Fire Captain II. He joined Cal OES as an Assistant Fire Chief in 2019 and is currently a Deputy Fire Chief overseeing the California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI)Fire and Rescue Training Unit. Chief Fry has served on the Firescope Hazardous Materials subcommittee since approximately 2000. He also serves on the Firescope Maritime and Cancer Prevention subcommittees. Chief Fry places an emphasis on Firefighter Safety through training and education.<br></p></div> | mailto: jack.fry@caloes.ca.gov | Jack Fry | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=449 | Ontario Fire | <div class="ExternalClass7033DB32700048C2BD89244171C07284"><p>Associate Advisor<br></p></div> | | mailto: ndemartino@ontarioca.gov | Noah DeMartino | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=659 | Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department | <div class="ExternalClassF829964746A04B0CA204E293947F5E69"><p>Associate Advisor<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass30C1EE2AD41247B9A98C1DB0DFFE9EC9"><p style="text-align:justify;">Engineer Bulmer was appointed to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District in February 2011 at the age of 36. Engineer Bulmer held the rank of Firefighter for eight years and was promoted to Engineer in 2018. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Engineer Bulmer attended Kingussie High School and then Law School at the University of Dundee, Scotland. Engineer Bulmer holds an LLB (Hons) in Law and a Diploma in Legal Practice. He is a qualified attorney in Scotland. Engineer Bulmer received the Firefighter of the Year award in 2015. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Engineer Bulmer holds a paramedic certification, is a state certified Technical Rescue Specialist and a state certified Hazmat Specialist.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">In September of 2023, Engineer Bulmer was selected by Fire Chief McCliman to replace Captain Bryan Burns to serve on the FIRESCOPE Cancer Awareness and Prevention Specialist Group. Engineer Bulmer firmly believes that being able to work in such a role with FIRESCOPE is both a great honor and responsibility. In particular, he feels he can truly make a difference to the health and well being of his brother and sister firefighters.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Engineer Bulmer is married and has 3 children. During his time away from work, he enjoys watching his children play sports, traveling, skiing and hiking.<br></p></div> | mailto: euan.bulmer@cityofrc.us | Euan Bulmer | |
| <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=451 | Cal Chiefs | <div class="ExternalClassAFF84F8FFAE849CC839D56ED865C281C"><p>Associate Advisor<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassBF6094BB17054F78AFCF637FDE71B3D4"><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. 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 Department from 1993-2007. She holds the Governor appointed position of EMS</div><div>Commissioner since Sept of 2021.<br></div><div></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.</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</div><div>Team.<br></div><div>Specialized Training</div><div>Chief Thompson is Trained in CISM, basic and advanced Peer Support,and Crisis Response Team Lead.</div></div> | mailto: kthompson@nbfd.net | Kristin Thompson | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=660 | Cal Fire | <div class="ExternalClassF7BCA5678B954472AD1E798E3FE04C1A"><p>Associate Advisor<br></p></div> | | mailto: jesse.morris@fire.ca.gov | Jessie Morris | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=453 | Task Force Liaison | | | mailto: caryn.petty@fire.ca.gov | Caryn Petty | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=452 | Task Force Liaison | | | mailto: cwright@kerncountyfire.org | Cary Wright | |
