Energy Storage Specialist / Retired Fire Chief, Retired Associate Professor
Hiller Companies Wilmington
Phoenix, Arizona
Professional Experience: Currently with Hiller/American Fire Technologies as an Energy Storage Specialist. Was directly involved with the Surprise McMicken and Chandler Incidents. Retired in 2022 as the Fire Chief of the Peoria Fire Department after serving 9 years. Spent 37 years serving the City of Phoenix Fire Department. Positions held over his career included Firefighter, Paramedic, Engineer, Fire Captain, Battalion Chief, Division Chief of Fire Prevention and Arson Investigations, Deputy Chief of several divisions, and finally Assistant Fire Chief of several divisions. Was the Task Force Leader for the FEMA Arizona Task Force One. Has lead Urban Search and Rescue teams through most disasters including the Oklahoma Murrah Federal building, and the 9/11 Trade Center. Retired from Phoenix Fire in 2011.
Education/Certifications: Master’s Degree in Leadership Education from Northern Arizona University, summa cum laude and Bachelor Degree in Organizational Management, Graduate of the Valley Leadership Organization in Phoenix, AZ.
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Collaborating with Fire Officials on Energy Storage Projects
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM MT