Brian Snodgrass

1st Vice Chair (Section 7)

Brian has been in public service with the City of Phoenix for 25 years; starting his career with the Phoenix Police Department in 1993 and then transferring to the Phoenix Fire Department in 2000. In Brian’s time with the City of Phoenix he has served as a Tactical Training Officer, Field Training Officer, Fire Arms Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Driving Instructor, Arson Training Officer and ALS Engine Captain. Captain Snodgrass joined the ARFF program with Phoenix Fire in 2009 and has served as the ARFF Training Coordinator and Captain since 2013. Brian maintains dual certification as a member of Phoenix Fire and the Phoenix Police Department. Captain Snodgrass also serves as the Terrorism Liaison Officer for Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. In Captain Snodgrass’s time as the ARFF Training Coordinator he has excelled at building a successful and knowledgeable ARFF training program. Brian’s involvement with the airport is remarkable and his knowledge and experience is sought after by airport administration on matters concerning not just fire but security of the airport, major event preparation and, drill planning/preparation and more. Captain Snodgrass has co-presented at multiple ARFF Working Group Conferences on Airport Terrorism and the Changing Responsibilities of ARFF Personnel. In 2018 Brian was nominated and honored with the Brian Pugh Outstanding ARFF Training Officer of the Year Award by the ARFF Working Group for his dedication and contribution to ARFF Training. Captain Snodgrass will bring a unique perspective as a Director for the ARFF Working Group with his experience as both a firefighter and police officer and his unique focus of airport terrorism. Brian has a true passion for the ARFF industry. His leadership and management skills will be an asset to the ARFF Working Group and Section 7. Brian has proven to be a true advocate for the ARFF industry and will be an excellent representative for airports and airport firefighters.