| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=189 | Battalion Chief
Santa Barbara County Fire Department
4410 Cathedral Oaks Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93110 | <div class="ExternalClass0C0388D4833F4696BC14A4173C2E6F4D"><div>Safety Specialist Chair</div></div> | <div class="ExternalClassC3E34BF07DBE4B198887291159A531EF"><p></p><p>Chief Klusyk was hired by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department in January, 2000 as a Firefighter/Paramedic. He has held the positions of Firefighter/Paramedic, Engineer/Paramedic, Captain/Paramedic, and Training Captain. Prior to promotion to Battalion Chief, he was assigned as the Support Services Captain where he oversaw the SBCoFD fleet replacement program and the procurement of equipment and PPE. He is currently assigned to Battalion 2 in Los Alamos. </p><p>Chief Klusyk attended Thousand Oaks High School, Moorpark and Oxnard Colleges, and is currently working on completing his Bachelor's Degree at Liberty University. He completed Paramedic Training at Daniel Freeman Paramedic School in Inglewood and became a licensed Paramedic in 1996.</p><p>Chief Klusyk is a member of the Santa Barbara County Operational Area Type 3 Incident Management Team, the SBCoFD Apparatus and Equipment Committee, and the SBCoFD Communications Committee. He is qualified as a Strike Team Leader, Division/Group Supervisor, and Safety Officer and has responded to many large scale incidents throughout the state. He is also a Task Force Leader assigned to OES US&R RTF 12.</p><p>In December 2013, Chief Klusyk was chosen to replace Battalion Chief Anthony Stornetta on the FIRESCOPE Safety Specialist Group. He has served the SSG as a general member, Vice Chair, and has been the Chair since 2015. He considers it an honor to serve the firefighting community through FIRESCOPE and is committed to the safety of the firefighters we serve.<br></p></div> | mailto:m.klusyk@sbcfire.com | Michael Klusyk | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=457 | Vice Chair
Orange County Fire Authority
1 Fire Authority Road
Irvine, CA 92602 | <div class="ExternalClass64BC813BC306411A82B225E9FAA75634"><p>Orange County Fire Authority<br></p></div> | | mailto: michaelsummers@ocfa.org | Mike Summers | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=200 | Battalion Chief
Kern County Fire Department
5642 Victor Street
Bakersfield, CA 93308 | <div class="ExternalClassB28FB484B81A43E2A44E0B3FA20E1CBD"> Kern County Fire Department<br><div>Secretary<br></div></div> | <div class="ExternalClass99A94C66B2B144B4B500B9F0AC152908"><p style="text-align:justify;">Battalion Chief Bucky Tucker joined the Kern County Fire Department on October 2, 2000 as a full time fire firefighter at the age of 28. Prior to that Chief Tucker worked as a manager for Wells Fargo Financial. Chief Tucker was promoted to the rank of Fire Battalion Chief on May 14, 2017. He is currently assigned to Battalion 4, on C shift.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief Tucker attended Tehachapi High School in Tehachapi, California. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and a minor in Psychology from the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California. </p><p>Some of Chief Tucker's specialized training includes being qualified as a Hazardous Materials Specialist, Hazardous Materials IC, Assistant Safety Officer, Rescue Officer qualified (US&R), IC4, Strike Team Leader, and SOFR. These are a few of the things Chief Tucker has done to better serve the citizens of Kern County and be a mentor to those in fire service.</p><p>In December of 2020, Chief Tucker was selected by Deputy Chief Regan to fill a spot on the Firescope Safety Specialist Group. Being associated with such a prestigious organization is one of Chief Tucker's greatest honors. Working with a diverse group from federal, state, and local allied fire service agencies for the betterment of the fire service could not be any more honorable. </p><p>During his time away from work, Bucky enjoys spending time with his family, attending his children's sporting events, and golfing.<br></p></div> | mailto: bturcker@kerncountyfire.org | Bucky Tucker | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=191 | Battalion Chief
Orange County Fire Authority
1 Fire Authority Road
Irvine, CA 92602 | <div class="ExternalClassDA68BB0E41C44C6AB3FEBB66DF658B8A"><div>Safety Specialist<br></div></div> | <div class="ExternalClass7B8EB732748C40A1BE4B49CC882D2C8A"><p style="text-align:justify;">Fire Battalion Chief Mike Summers joined the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) on April 20, 2012 as part of the Santa Ana Fire Department annexation. He began his career with the Orange County Fire Authority in December of 1995 as a Paid-Call Hand Crew Firefighter. Chief Summers began his full-time career on November 5, 2000 when he was appointed to the Santa Ana Fire Department as a Firefighter. He was promoted to the rank of Fire Apparatus Engineer, Fire Captain, and ultimately Fire Battalion Chief on April 20, 2016.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief Summers has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Protection Administration with a Minor in Public Administration from California State University of Los Angeles, an Associates Degree in Fire Technology and General Studies from Santa Ana College, and is obtaining his Master's Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Public Administration from Columbia Southern University.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Chief Summers has served as an Assistant Fire Training & Safety Officer, California Task Force 5 Technical Search Specialist, Orange County AHIMT team member, Public Information Officer, California Task Force 5 Task Force Leader, and is currently the OCFA Operations Training & Promotions Chief.</p><p>Chief Summers was assigned to the Safety Specialist Group in June of 2018 upon OCFA's Chief Pokey Sanchez's promotion to Assistant Chief of Operations. He is honored to work alongside the professionals within FIRESCOPE's Safety Specialist Group.<br></p></div> | mailto:michaelsummers@ocfa.org | Mike Summers | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=190 | Deputy Chief
CAL FIRE
1416 Ninth Street Room 1653-1
Sacramento, CA 94244 | <div class="ExternalClassC148C19DD94E4FA9862241A96392714A"><div>CAL FIRE<br></div></div> | <div class="ExternalClass29EBBDD9EA6040C2AB460F7D92770272"><p><br><br></p></div> | http://mailto:lucas.spelman@fire.ca.gov | Lucas Spelman | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=461 | Battalion Chief
Santa Clara County Fire Department
Los Gatos, CA 95032 | <div class="ExternalClassE958ABBB550F45BB99C6AE1EFB1D9F1C"><p>Santa Clara County Fire Department<br></p></div> | | mailto: tyler.mortenson@sccfd.org | Tyler Mortenson | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=460 | Captain
Los Angeles County Fire Department
1320 N. Eastern Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90063 | <div class="ExternalClass6CF2FB73040A42E88D8F532458C93071"><p>Los Angeles County Fire Department<br><br></p></div> | | mailto: leigh-anne.orr@fire.lacounty.gov | Leigh-Anne Orr | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=198 | Captain
San Bernardino County Fire Department
35627 Rancho Road
Yucaipa, CA 92399 | <div class="ExternalClass5B7A84DDC7114A63831C02FA92D6EB99"><div>San Bernardino County Fire Department</div></div> | <div class="ExternalClassDC6C8101214B494D933685754F040D30"><p style="text-align:justify;">Jon Garber is a Fire Captain with San Bernardino County Fire District and is currently assigned to the Special Operations, EMS, and Safety Division as a Training Officer.</p><p>Jon served in the United States Marine Corps before starting his formal education to prepare him for the Fire Service. Jon was hired by Crest Forest Fire District in 1998 where he served 15 years and reached the rank of Division Chief. Jon became a Fire Captain for San Bernardino County Fire District in 2013.</p><p>In July of 2018, Jon was selected to replace retiring Battalion Chief Larry LaVogue, to serve on the FIRESCOPE Safety Specialist Group. Jon has a passion for firefighter safety and is proud to serve on the Safety Specialist Group with a group of such highly dedicated professionals.</p><p>Jon leads the Safety Officer Program for the San Bernardino County Fire District, is a State Fire Marshal's Office Certified Instructor, Fire Officer and has multiple qualifications in the California Incident Command Certification System (CICCS).</p><p>Jon's been married to his wife Stephanie for over 26 year and enjoys spending time with his three children, family and friends. Jon enjoys the outdoors to include camping, fishing and hiking.<br></p><p><br></p></div> | mailto:jgarber@sbcfire.org | Jon Garber | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=462 | Risk Management Officer
Forest Service
1323 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592 | <div class="ExternalClass64E49A8883754FC8AD1E7AD02E07D035"><p>U.S. Forest Service<br></p></div> | | mailto: mike.noel@usda.gov | Mike Noel | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=196 | Battalion Chief
Ventura County Fire Department
165 East Durley Ave
Camarillo, CA 93010 | <div class="ExternalClass4191A74AC53945F3A9BBCF11171D7827"><div>Ventura County Fire Department</div></div> | <div class="ExternalClass6253E4ED17F1468282C899B1F72D7AE3"><p>Chief Parker was hired by Ventura County Fire in 1995 at the age of twenty-four (24) after three years a reserve firefighter with Lompoc City and Santa Barbara County Fire Departments. He has served the citizens of Ventura County as, a Firefighter, Engineer, Engine Captain, Public Information Officer, Training Captain, EMS Battalion Chief, and as a field Battalion Chief.<br></p><p>Chief Parker grew up in Ventura and graduated from Ventura High School in 1988. After graduation, he attended Allan Hancock Junior College to pursue an AS in Fire Science. He currently is working towards completing a BS in Fire Management from Columbia Southern University. </p><p>As a Firefighter and Engineer, and Captain, Chief Parker has been a member of the Departments US&R team. As a Fire Captain, he was assigned to the role of Department Public Information Officer and is nationally qualified as a Type II PIO. Chief Parker has spent 11 years as Type 1 Safety Officer with Cal Fire. He is currently pursuing qualification as a Type III Operations Section Chief. </p><p> Being associated with the fire service is one of Chief Parker's greatest honors, where he works proudly alongside a talented group of fire service professionals. </p><p>During his time away from work, Chief Parker enjoys spending time with his family and friends.<br></p></div> | mailto:barry.parker@ventura.org | Barry Parker | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=277 | Alameda County Fire Department
6363 Clark Avenue
Dublin, CA 94568 | <div class="ExternalClass8B15D3AE14394D59A000F0E4541916B7"><p>Alamenda County Fire Department<br></p></div> | | mailto: bradley.arganbright@acgov.org | Bradley Arganbright | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=185 | Battalion Chief
Los Angeles City Fire Department
200 North Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012 | <div class="ExternalClass95A9AF6926624A54B964D5111478E8A6"><div>Los Angeles City Fire Department<br></div></div> | <div class="ExternalClass8E0F90882E3C41A6968E65102EFE365C"><p><br><br></p></div> | mailto: benjamin.culp@lacity.org | Benjamin Culp | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=458 | Task Force Liaison | <div class="ExternalClass707CF32DDA2248A98E09746317C7CEB2"><p>Task Force Liaison<br></p></div> | | mailto: clandry@edhfire.com | Chris Landry | |
| | https://firescope.caloes.ca.gov/Governance/Lists/Firescope Roster and Biography/DispForm.aspx?ID=459 | Task Force Liaison | <div class="ExternalClass3DFAB97C13BA4C539419080F6BAE6C09"><p>Task Force Liaison<br></p></div> | | mailto: cwright@kerncountyfire.org | Cary Wright | |
