My fire career began as a paid on call firefighter back in 2009 with Lac La Biche County Fire Rescue (LLBCFR), Station 1.  I have served as a Firefighter, Lieutenant then Captain Training Officer before accepting the position of Deputy Fire Chief of Operations and Training for the regional service. Prior to my role as DC, I spent 18 years in education as a teacher and principal and have extensive experience in adolescent and adult education.  

I am a proud father of three daughters and a husband to an extremely tolerant and loving wife. When not working I enjoy spending time outdoors tackling new challenges/adventures. Having spent time living in various remote areas of Canada I have earned an appreciation and respect for the outdoors and the challenges that they present.

I graduated from Trent University with a Bachelor of Science in Physics and also have a Bachelor of Education from Lakehead University.

My certifications and accomplishments include the following:

• NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level 2

• NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operations

• NFPA 1002 Driver Operator

• NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor Level 2

• NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level 4

• NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector Level 2

• NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator

• NFPA 1521 Incident Safety Officer, Fire Suppression

• Alberta Safety Codes Officer B2, C2

• Incident Command System 300

• S215 Wildland Urban Interface

• Member of the LLBCFR Structural Protection Unit (SPU) deployed to  Cache Creek BC, 2016

• Member of the LLBCFR ICISF CISM team, 2018 to present

• Recipient of the Queens' Platinum Jubilee Award, 2023