| <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Chief%20Urwin.jpg?RenditionID=1" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=336 | Chair
Los Angeles County Fire Department | <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="" src="/PublishingImages/Chief%20Hughes%20Cancer%20Prevention.jpg?RenditionID=1" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=347 | Vice Chair
California Professional Firefighters | <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 | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=338 | San Diego Fire Department | <div class="ExternalClassC1C24D9EE71F453887D40A16F714C0E7"><p>San Diego Fire Department<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClassC60AED88D96443489EBD6D038F87642C"><p><br><br></p></div><p></p> | mailto: KONeill@sandiego.gov | Kyle O'Neill | |
| | 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><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 Fire Department | <div class="ExternalClass5C183F549ACE49C39C0EE58D6807554F"><p>Los Angeles Fire Department<br></p></div> | | mailto: Kevin.r.davis@lacity.org | Kevin Davis | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=520 | San Bernadino County Fire | <div class="ExternalClass9E3287C308DF41469F538A97A2D00CB1"><p>San Bernadino County Fire<br></p></div> | | mailto: jcruz@sbcfire.org | Jose Cruz | |
| <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Chief%20Danciart.jpg?RenditionID=1" 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>Sacramento City Fire Department<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass222EFC92DF524F4FB7D7D4947EDAF1D1"><p>Chief Danciart was appointed to the Sacramento Fire Department (SFD) on 9/11/95. He served the community of Garden Grove, CA as Firefighter/Paramedic prior to his appointment with the SFD. He has held the ranks of Firefighter, Captain, Battalion Chief and was promoted to Assistant Chief in July of 2019.</p><p>Chief Danciart attended Arcadia High School and has a bachelor's degree in Occupational Studies from Cal State Long Beach. He is a graduate of Daniel Freeman Paramedic School and is a Haz Mat Specialist. </p><p>As a founding member of the departments PPE committee Chief Danciart has been involved with member safety for over 20 years. During his time as Assistant Chief of Logistics he was instrumental in upgrading the infrastructure to support the Cancer Reduction Initiatives along with changing the culture of long-standing traditions that will benefit our members health and long-term wellbeing. </p><p>Being associated with the fire service is one of Chief Danciart's passions. He also enjoys reading, camping, and getting some wind in his face on the lake with family and friends. <br></p></div> | mailto: jdanciart@sfd.cityofsacramento.org | John Danciart | |
| <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 | Fire Captain
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. <br></p></div> | | Derek Biering | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=521 | Riverside City | <div class="ExternalClass4E4ECFBBA9B44E9AA01B35A9E8A97BA0"><p>Riverside City<br></p></div> | | mailto: Euan.bulmer@cityofrc.us | Euan Bulmer | |
| <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 | Wellness Unit Associate Governmental Program Analyst
CAL FIRE | <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 | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=448 | Sacramento Metro | <div class="ExternalClass408BB850AA0D4CFBB647EC3B0339F6D3"><p>Sacramento Metro<br><br></p></div> | | mailto: tpeck68@gmail.com | Anthony Peck | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=449 | Ontario Fire | <div class="ExternalClass7033DB32700048C2BD89244171C07284"><p>Ontario Fire<br></p></div> | | mailto: ndemartino@ontarioca.gov | Noah DeMartino | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=451 | Cal Chiefs | <div class="ExternalClassAFF84F8FFAE849CC839D56ED865C281C"><p>Cal Chiefs<br></p></div> | | mailto: kthompson@nbfd.net | Kristin Thompson | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=450 | CalOES | <div class="ExternalClassFDB156D828FE4D74A2D8A8C2D79ED240"><p>CalOES<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=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 | |
