State  Coordinators

Section 1 - Maine - Clayton Copp

Section 1 - Maine - Clayton Copp

Maine

Clayton Copp III has been a member of the Portland Fire department since 2004. He was named firefighter of the year in 2005, has received several Unit Citations, was promoted to Lieutenant in 2018, and was voted Vice President of the Local 740 in 2022. He has been ARFF qualified for 18 years, many of which he has spent at the Portland International Jetport Station. Lieutenant Copp enjoys all the different aspects of firefighting, and especially enjoys the opportunities to network with others in his profession that have been presented to him over the years.

Clayton was born in raised in Maine, and grew up moving buildings for his family’s business. He currently resides in Cumberland, Maine with his wife and two daughters, and enjoys spending his summers boating on Long Lake with his family.

Clayton Copp
Lieutenant
Portland Fire Dept.
coppc@portlandmaine.gov

Section 1 - Massachusetts - OPEN

Massachusetts

Section 1 - Marc Chappell

Section 1 - Marc Chappell

New Hampshire

I’m Marc Chappell and I’m honored to have the chance to be the State Coordinator and hope to contribute great content to you. I like to introduce myself to the ARFFWG membership & readers.  I started by firefighting career by going into the Air Force in 1986. I served 4 years on active duty and then continued in the Air Force Reserves for an additional 10 years. I separated with an honorable discharge in
2000. I was stationed at Hanscom AFB in Bedford Massachusetts. During my active duty time, I started to work part time at the Manchester NH Airport. I decided to leave active duty in 1990, when Pease AFB in
Portsmouth NH was the first military base to close when the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) was implemented under the Clinton Administration. When Pease closed, they had an Air National Guard Base within the active duty property. That property was going to continue to operate and the State of New Hampshire hired State Firefighters to protect the military aircraft, the building and airfield. I was hired as a Firefighter in November of 1990. I worked there for 27 years promoting through all ranks up to Assistant Chief. I retired in December 2017
Throughout my career at Pease, I continued to work the Manchester NH Airport FD which evolved into working full time hours while working full time at Pease. (Yes, 2 full time jobs!!) I promoted to Lieutenant in
1991, Captain in 1995, Assistant Fire Chief in 2005. As an Assistant Chief, I was charged with running the Operations and Training Divisions. Manchester Airport was renamed to Manchester Boston Regional Airport (MHT) in 2006. Since I retired from Pease, I now solely work at MHT as a Captain. I work on shift (24 hr) and am in charge of the Training program as well.
I have attained the following fire training certifications: NFPA Fire Officer III, Fire Instructor III, Inspector II, Airport Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Technician, National Fire Academy Certified Incident Safety Officer, and FAA ARFF Train the Trainer. I am a certified National Registry EMT.
I am a specialty instructor at the New Hampshire Fire Academy for the Airport Firefighter Course and work the ARFF training grounds when airports come to complete their FAR Part 139 Live Fire Training.
I previously held the State Coordinator position for New Hampshire in the 1990’s but am excited to get started again and build my state and region’s exposure to the ARFF specialty. I live in Saco, Maine with my wife. I have 2 adult daughters and a granddaughter.

Manchester Boston Regional Airport Fire Department
402 Kelly Avenue
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-1614 – O
(207) 408-4366 – C
mchappel@flymanchester.com

Section 1 - Keith Bagot

Section 1 - Keith Bagot

New Jersey - Atlantic City

Keith has been with the FAA for 30 years working on various airport safety related research and development programs.   He began his career in the Visual Guidance Research Program performing research to improve pilot’s visual cues on the airfield.  Over the last 20 years, he has served as the Program Manager for the FAA’s Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Research Program.  This program conducts research into the latest fire fighting technologies and tactics specific to aircraft fire fighting.  This program’s more recent research efforts have been in the areas of high reach extendible turrets (HRET), composite material fire fighting, and tactical considerations for both new large aircraft (NLA) and cargo aircraft fire fighting.

 Keith has also been a member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Technical Committee for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting since 1999.  He serves as the Technical Advisor to the FAA member of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Rescue and Fire Fighting Working Group.  He served his local volunteer fire department for over 12 years as a fire fighter, fire captain and training officer.  Mr. Bagot has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aviation Management from the Florida Institute of Technology – School of Aeronautics in Melbourne, FL.     

FAA Technical Center
AJP-6311, Building 296
Atlantic City IAP, NJ   08405
609-485-6383
keith.bagot@faa.gov

Section 1 - Mike O'Connor

Section 1 - Mike O'Connor

New York

My name is Mike OConnor, below you will find a brief account of my professional background. I graduated from a small rural school in western NY in 1989 and immediately left for service in the United States Air Force. My time in the military started in aircraft maintenance as a Guidance and Control Systems Specialist. I was then cross trained as an Aircraft Rescue Firefighter. I completed my time in the Air Force in in 1997 when I was hired as a structural firefighter in Houston County Georgia. During this time I also worked as a paramedic for the the local hospital based ambulance service. In 2004 I took a job as a contract medic in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. I returned home in 2007 to the western NY area and was fortunate to be hired at the Buffalo International Airport as an ARFF firefighter where I still currently serve. I am also currently employed as a New York State Fire Instructor assigned to the New York State Fire Academy. I also work as a part time 911 dispatcher for the East Aurora Police Department.

 

716-548-3745
oconnor6337@yahoo.com

Section 1 - Rhode Island - OPEN

Rhode Island

Section 1 - Vermont - OPEN

Vermont

Section 1 - Brenden Wilson

Section 1 - Brenden Wilson

Connecticut

 Brenden Wilson entered the fire service in 1995, became a career firefighter in 2000 with Pratt and Whitney in Connecticut. He currently holds the rank of Lieutenant in charge of Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness with the Sikorsky Aircraft Fire Department, a Lockheed Martin company, located in Stratford, Connecticut.  In addition to Shift Commander responsibilities in Connecticut, Brenden leads efforts for Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness for facilities in Pennsylvania and Florida.

He holds the following certifications Fire Officer III, Fire Service Instructor III, Incident Safety Officer, Health and Safety Officer, ARFF Firefighter, Driver/Operator Pumper, NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Technician, Emergency Medical Technician and Emergency Medical Services Instructor.  He is also a Certified Emergency Manager, Airport Master Firefighter.

He has earned the following degrees: 1) Associate of Science Fire Science Technology, Indian River State College; 2) Bachelor of Science Individualized Studies, Charter Oak State College; 3) Master of Science Executive Fire Service Leadership, Grand Canyon University and 4) Master of Arts Disaster and Emergency Management, American Public University System

He is currently perusing the following: 1)Master’s in Public Administration, Columbia Southern University, 2) Doctor of Emergency Management, Cappella University, 3) FEMA EMI Master Exercise Practitioner, 4) EMI National Emergency Management Basic Academy, 5) FEMA L-449 Incident Command System (ICS) Curricula, Train-the-Trainer, 6) Fire Officer 4, and 7) ARFF Training Alliance Airport Fire Officer

Brenden M. Wilson, CEM AMF
Lieutenant
Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness
Sikorsky Aircraft Fire Department
6900 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
203-386-6688
bigft357@hotmail.com

Section 2 - OPEN

Deleware

section 2 - open

District of Columbia

section 2 - Michael Frazer

Maryland

Mike currently oversees the Operations and Training Division for the All Hazards Department, 120 personnel including our Fire Marshall and Prevention Department. I have 18 years with the agency and in total have 35 years of experience in emergency services. I also oversee our Special Operations Division that provides Hazardous Materials, Confined Space Rescue as well as Technical Rescue. We are not the typical ARFF Department we have automatic mutual aid agreements with three of Maryland’s largest Metropolitan Departments to include the city of Baltimore with an annual call volume nearing 5000 per year. I hold an Associates Degree in Fire Science, Pro-Board Fire Officer IV, Emergency Services Instructor III, among many other disciplines. I also work part-time as an Instructor with the University of Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute within their Special Programs Division.

Michael Frazer
Deputy Fire Chief of Operations and Training
BWI Airport Fire and Rescue Department
443-340-9582

 

section 2 - steve listerman

section 2 - steve listerman

Ohio

Fire Chief of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport since 2010. CVG operates two fire stations with Crash, Structural, EMS transport, and Technical Rescue responsibilities. The Department has 62 assigned firefighters.

8 years in the US Air Force as a firefighter prior to coming to CVG

Started at CVG in 1992

Bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati in Fire and Safety Engineering

Member of the NFPA Technical Committee for ARFF since 2010

Licensed paramedic

Fire Inspector and Fire Instructor

Steve Listerman
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Int’l Airport
slisterman@cvgairport.com
(859)767-3114

Section 2 - OPEN

Pennsylvania

Section 2 - jim nilo

Section 2 - jim nilo

Virginia

JRN Consulting
Bowling Green, VA
804-572-1999
jrncon@gmail.com

 

SECTION 2 - OPEN

West Virginia

SECTION 3 - Alabama -- OPEN

Alabama

SECTION 3 - OPEN

Caribbean

Nassau Int’l Airport Fire Dept. 

SECTION 3 - John A. Maddox

Florida

Battalion Chief/ARFF Coordinator

John Maddox has served as Battalion Chief since 2010. Bat. Chief Maddox began his career with the department in 1995 as a firefighter. He served a Lieutenant prior to his promotion to Battalion Chief. He also serves as program coordinator for the department’s Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) operations. Bat. Chief Maddox holds many certifications including Fire Officer I, Fire Inspector I, Fire Instructor, Emergency Medical Technician, State Pump Operator, and Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting. prior to his promotion to Battalion Chief. He also serves as program coordinator for the department’s Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) operations. Bat. Chief Maddox is a member of the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Working Group, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and serves on the NFPA’s Technical Committee for ARFF. He is also a member of the Region 4/6 All Hazards Incident Management Team for the State of Florida. He has also completed multiple fire science courses at area colleges and is a graduate of Florida State University’s Certified Public Manager program.

Lakeland Fire Department
701 E. Main Street
Lakeland, FL 33801
863-834-8268
John.maddox@lakelandgov.net

SECTION 3 - Open

Georgia

SECTION 3 - North Carolina -Todd Pearson

North Carolina

Todd Pearson
Firefighter
Charlotte Fire Dept.
Charlotte-Douglas Int’l Airport
5308 Morris Field Dr
Charlotte, NC   28208

704-297-0320
tpearson@ci.charlotte.nc.us

SECTION 3 -OPEN

South Carolina

SECTION 4 - John Cumbee

SECTION 4 - John Cumbee

Illinois

John Cumbee joined the fire service in 2002 as a volunteer with the Lincoln Fire Protection District. Since then, he has become an Assistant Chief and Training officer for the Cornbelt Fire Protection District in Mahomet Illinois, where he resides with his wife and two children. Since 2012 John has worked for the University of Illinois Willard Airport and currently serves as one of its Crash Rescue and Security Coordinators, a position he has held since 2019.

John holds certifications from the State of Illinois as a Firefighter III, Fire Officer, Instructor II, and Airport Firefighter as well as in Haz-mat Operations. He also holds certifications in various NIMS training including ICS 100, 200, 300 and 400. NFPA certified Life Safety Inspector and State of Illinois licensed EMT are also current certifications he holds.

John has completed his Associate Degree in Fire Science from Parkland College and has a Bachelor’s Degree Emergency Management with a concentration in Fire Administration from Waldorf University with a goal of obtaining a Master’s Degree in Public Administration.

When not at one of his fire stations you can find John either cheering on  his beloved sports teams or trying to figure out how he can get his family away for a vacation that usually involves a large body of water, most likely the on the gulf coast.

University of Illinois-Willard Airport
#11 Airport Road
Savoy, IL 61874

Station 217-244-8764

Cell 217-898-8558

SECTION 4 - Rick Reed

SECTION 4 - Rick Reed

Indiana

I have been a member of the Evansville, IN airport Safety department for 29 years and Captain the last 19. I hold many state certified classifications: rope, confined space, hazmat, vehicle/machinery all on the technical level along with holding my EMT certification. I’m a firefighter 1 &2, state ARFF certified, Certified Occupational Safety Specialist with OSHA 500 & 501 status for the past 20 years. Outside of work, I’m the President of our local rural water company serving 3 of our counties and public liaison for TENASKA Solar working on one of the state’s largest solar farms. My proudest titles of all I guess would be husband, father and now grandfather (dang that’s hard to say at 54 years young).

Captain Rick Reed
rickerdc@yahoo.com
812-483-7397

SECTION 4 -David Denny

Indiana

David Denny
ARFF Trainer
Gary/Chicago Int’l Airport
6001 Airport Rd.
Gary, IN 46406
219-545-9438
david@gciairport.com

SECTION 4 - Iowa - OPEN

Iowa

SECTION 4 - Cliff Cope

SECTION 4 - Cliff Cope

Kentucky

Cliff  began his fire service career as a Firefighter/EMT with the Mt. Washington Fire Protection District in 2002. He is a 16 year member of the Louisville Regional Airport Authority’s Department of Public Safety and has been a platoon Shift Commander managing airport incidents since 2006.

Cliff is a Firefighter instructor, CPR instructor, Law Enforcement Officer and Firearms instructor.  Cliff is responsible for supervising 7 employees working a 24/48 shift providing Police/Fire coverage to the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport and associated properties.  Cliff is responsible for several ongoing projects including Managing the department’s fleet maintenance program, overseeing uniform and equipment procurement, Firearms qualifications and coordinating Public Safety’s involvement with the Jefferson County Fire School.  Cliff has an Associate in Applied Science in both Fire Science and Criminal Justice.

Department of Public Safety
Louisville Regional Airport Authority
C: (502) 472-0732
cliff.cope@flylouisville.com

SECTION 4  Stephen Gonzalez

SECTION 4 Stephen Gonzalez

Michigan

Steve Gonzalez joined the Capital Region Airport Authority as the Chief of Public Safety in 2021. Comprised of full-time professional Public Safety Officers, the department is responsible for aircraft rescue and firefighting, emergency medical first response, and law enforcement services at Capital Region International Airport.

Prior to joining the Airport Authority, Steve served 24 years with the East Lansing Police Department, the last four as the Deputy Chief of Police. Throughout his career, Steve held both supervisory and operational assignments in the Patrol, Investigative, and Administration Divisions of the department. He began his career in the Fire Service with LSW Emergency Services as a paid on-call firefighter and continues to serve on the department. Steve also served as an enlisted member of the United States Coast Guard Reserve.

Steve holds a Master’s Degree in Emergency and Disaster Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in Homeland Security from American Military University. He is a state certified Fire Officer II, Medical First Responder, and Police Officer. Steve is a graduate of the Michigan State University School of Staff and Command, MACP Police Executive’s course, and Michigan State Police Leadership in Police Organizations course.

Steve currently serves on the Michigan Association of Chief’s of Police legislative committee as the mid-Michigan representative and as President for the District 7 (mid-Michigan) Association of Chief’s of Police.

Steve found the resources and network of the ARFFWG invaluable when assuming the Public Safety Chief’s role at CRAA in light of the department’s ARFF responsibilities. He looks forward to continued learning from the ARFFWG and involvement in the years to come. 

Steve Gonzalez, Chief 
Public Safety Department
Capital Region Airport Authority
Office 517-886-3722 | Mobile 989-292-2322
4100 Capital City Blvd, Lansing MI 48906

www.flylansing.com | sgonzalez@craa.com 

SECTION 4 - Louis Kurtz

SECTION 4 - Louis Kurtz

Minnesota

Louis Kurtz was born in St. Cloud Minnesota along with being raised in Minnesota. He attended college in Duluth, MN at Lake Superior College Emergency Response Training Center for a degree in  Fire Science and Technology. He was selected as the student body President his last year attending college. In 1999 he received his initial ARFF certification as well as various other certifications with his schooling. After receiving his education Louis went on to be a wildland Firefighter in the western states of the United States. Agencies he has worked with are the U.S Forest Service, Department of Natural Resources, U.S FIsh & Wildlife in addition to private entities. He was a member of a Fire Use Module and a certified “C” faller as a chain saw operator. Later he accepted a Position with a private fire department in Big Sky Montana at the Yellowstone Club. During his 10 years in Montana, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and finished his last year working as the Shift Captain.

  In 2010 Louis accepted a position with the State of Minnesota Department of Military Affairs as an Airfield firefighter. As his career evolved, he became the Emergency Medical Coordinator for the Fire Department. He developed the medical aspects of the position and increased the capabilities to the highest standard. During his time as an Airfield Firefighter, he went on to purchase ARFF Specialists LLC. With this he has been able to expand the ongoing business into a multi-state company throughout the lower 48 states. He works with thousands of Firefighters each year providing top of the line classroom training followed with hands on Live fire. Louis Enjoys this Field, and all the travel it entails.

 During Louis’s Leisure time, he enjoys spending it with his Wife Samantha, and his dog Maggie. Louis has a passion for Golf, Hockey, and Baseball. He still plays to this day. Along with sports he is a motorcycle and Sports car enthusiast. 

Louis Kurtz 
ARFF Specialists
Owner/Operator
ph: 218-341-7902
arffmobile@gmail.com
www.arffspecialists.com

SECTION 4 - Bill Hutfilz

SECTION 4 - Bill Hutfilz

Missouri

Bill Hutfilz has 46 years within the Fire Service.  He retired after 25 years from the Clark County Fire Department where he served as the Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Training Officer.  He oversaw all ARFF training and operations for the Clark County Department of Aviation, which includes McCarran International Airport (LAS) and four general airports.  Previously, Bill served in the USAF as a firefighter for 20 years.  Bill was also a US government contractor for a year.  He is a former ARFF Working Group Director, recipient of the Brain Pugh ARFF Training Officer award,  and is an ARFF Working Group Legend.

702-249-7318                                                                                                      bhlas52@charter.net

SECTION 4 - Chad Noyes

SECTION 4 - Chad Noyes

North Dakota

My name is Chad Noyes and it is a privilege to serve as State Coordinator for the State of North Dakota. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and I look forward to working with as many of you as possible.

I was born and raised in North Dakota, spending time in Fargo and Grand Forks. After graduating high school, I joined the North Dakota Army National Guard as an Air Defense Infantryman. After my initial enlistment, I decided to make the switch to a career field more adapted to the civilian life and enlisted in the N.D. Air National Guard as an ARFF Crewmember. I began my ARFF career in May of 2004 and over the course of my enlistment, I deployed to the Middle East five times and backfilled at numerous fire departments around the world.

My civilian ARFF career began in January 2007 with Hector International Airport. At the time, we were state employees, employed by the N.D. Air National Guard. The department provided fire protection for the 119th Wing, as well as the airport. A reduction in force in 2014 caused many of us to relocate or find other jobs and the airport had to start up its own fire department. At that time, I became the Federal Fire Chief for the 119th Wing. I held this position for two years, before accepting a position with the newly formed Hector International Airport Fire Department. I have been with them since May 2016.

I am currently a Captain with the department and I have been the Fire Department Training Officer for the last two years. Recently I have been promoted to Assistant Chief and I will assume that role and responsibility in October.

Some of my hobbies and activities include spending time at the lake, hunting, skiing (snow and water), kayaking, and biking. I am also a die-hard hockey fan!

Again, I look forward to working with as many of you as possible and I look forward to meeting you at the next ARFFWG Conference.

Chad Noyes
Hector International Airport
Fargo, North Dakota
cnoyes2@fargoairport.com
Station: 701-476-6790
Cell: 701-388-3627

SECTION 4 - South Dakota - Chris Scott

SECTION 4 - South Dakota - Chris Scott

South Dakota

My name is Chris Scott and I am excited to serve as the State Coordinator for South Dakota. I was born and raised in California, and after a 6-year commitment in the U.S. Coast Guard, I found myself in Aberdeen South Dakota. In 2015, I was hired by the Aberdeen Fire Rescue Department. While a member of AFR I have certified in Fire 1 & 2, Fire Officer 1, I am a member of the SD-TF-1 for USAR, as well as obtaining my Haz-Mat Tech certificate from SERT-C in Pueblo. In 2018, a position opened up for the ARFF department and I qualified as a crewmember.

In 2020, I was promoted to Lieutenant and currently serve as our ARFF program coordinator for AFR. I am interested in ARFF because of its unique situations and challenges. In this roll, I hope to help other departments with any challenges that they may come across, and learn from as many people that I can. I look forward to working with the ARFF Working Group, and hearing from other departments across the state and country.

Chris Scott
Lieutenant
Aberdeen Fire & Rescue
Aberdeen, South Dakota

cscott.afd@aberdeen.sd.us
605-380-3130

 

SECTION 4 - Wisconsin -Kevin Doyne

SECTION 4 - Wisconsin -Kevin Doyne

Wisconsin

Kevin Doyne is the current Fire Chief for the Milwaukee County Fire Department. He began his career as a Damage Controlmen (Firefighter) in the Navy. After being honorably discharged from the Navy he spent three years with the New Berlin (WI) Fire Department. In 1999 he was hired by Milwaukee County Fire Department where he started out as a Probationary Firefighter and has held every position on his way to Fire Chief. He is designated as an Airport Master Firefighter through the AAAE.

Milwaukee County Fire Dept.
5300 S. Howell Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53207
kdoyne@mitchellairport.com
414-788-4788

 

SECTION 5 - Chad Breeden

SECTION 5 - Chad Breeden

Arkansas

I am Chad Breeden and I am honored and humbled to have the chance to be the State Coordinator for Arkansas. I hope to serve well in this position. I would like to introduce myself. I started my career in the fire service in 2000. I served 20 years for the volunteer fire department in the town which I had lived in. During my time on the department I was able to attend the Arkansas Fire Academy and obtain my Firefighter 1 and 2. After the fire academy I went to EMT school and obtained my NREMT. In July of 2004 I was hired by the Northwest Arkansas National Airport Fire Department. I promoted to Captain in 2007, Assistant Chief in 2020 (for just a short time) then I was promoted to Fire Chief in May of 2020. As an Assistant Chief I was responsible for overseeing the training and operations of the fire department. I also served 2 years as a Lieutenant for the Beaver Lake Fire Department here in Northwest Arkansas.

I have obtained the following certifications: Fire Officer I and II, Fire Instructor I, Airport Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Operations, Airport Master Firefighter through the AAAE and I am currently a national registered EMT as well as an Arkansas state certified EMT.

I am honored and thankful to be a part of the ARFFWG and look forward to working with many of you as possible.

Chad Breeden, A.M.F.
Fire Chief
NW Arkansas National Airport Fire Department
1 Airport Blvd. Suite 100
Bentonville, AR 72713
Cell: 479-997-5635
chad.breeden@flyxna.com

SECTION 5 - Joe Hamner

Louisiana

 

Joe Hamner, Fire Chief

England Airpark / Alexandria International Airport (AEX)

1329 Billy Mitchell Blvd.

Alexandria, LA 71303

(318) 448-5321 – Office

(318) 277-7112 – Mobile

jhamner@englandairpark.org

 

 

SECTION 5 - Justin Williams

Mississippi

Justin Williams, Lieutenant – Public Safety

Tupelo Airport Authority (TUP)

Tupelo, MS

(662) 322-2177 – Mobile

J.Williams@flytupelo.com

SECTION 5 - NEW MEXICO - Brandon C. Cadena

SECTION 5 - NEW MEXICO - Brandon C. Cadena

NEW Mexico

Military Service:  A native of Aurora, Colorado, Brandon served in the United States Army from 2010 to 2019 and served into the United States Army Reserves from 2019 -2020. During his time in service his assignments included the 7th Engineer Battalion- Fort Drum, NY, the 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) Okinawa, Japan, and served as an Instructor for New Mexico State University’s Army ROTC program prior to receiving an Honorable Discharge. He has one combat deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 11-12. He is a recipient of the Combat Action Badge, Basic Parachutist Badge, Basic Army Instructor Badge, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, and the Royal Thailand Parachutist Badge.  

Educational Background: Brandon holds an Associate’s Degree in Individualized Studies from New Mexico State University.  He currently holds several IFSAC/ Pro Board Certifications which include Firefighter I & II, Fire Inspector I, Fire Service Instructor I, Fire Officer I, Airport Firefighter, Hazardous Materials/ WMD Technician, Driver Operator- Pumper, Driver Operator- ARFF, NWCG Type 2 Wildland Firefighter, FAA Par 139 Basic Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Course. He is also a Nationally Registered and New Mexico certified Emergency Medical Technician.  

Career History:  Brandon has worked for several emergency service agencies over the course of his career to include the Town of Mesilla, NM Fire Department, Dona Ana County Fire & Emergency Services, American Medical Response, City of Alamogordo, NM Fire Department, and Fort Bliss, TX Fire & Emergency Services.  

He currently serves as Captain for the Spaceport America Fire Department. His responsibilities include overseeing the operations side of the department— which includes Fire Protection and Prevention, Emergency Medical Services, Airport Safety, Hazardous Materials Mitigation and Response, and Airport Nuisance Wildlife Control. Brandon also serves as an Occasional Firefighter/ EMT for the New Mexico State University Fire Department and is now serving as the New Mexico State Coordinator for the ARFF Working Group. 

Special Projects:  Brandon serves as the scheduling coordinator for both full-time and part- time personnel, manages the department physical fitness program, and serves as the department liaison for other emergency serves agencies within Dona Ana and Sierra Countries. Brandon recently served as the interim Fire Chief and was the Incident Commander for Virgin Galactic’s inaugural commercial manned space flight conducted in July of 2021. 

Hobbies:  In his off-time Brandon is an avid powerlifting and pickleball enthusiast.  

Brandon C. Cadena
Captain/ EMT
Spaceport America Fire Department
Fiore Industries Protective Services
Cell: 575-268-1717
Office: 575-267-8465
bcadena@fiore-ind.com

 

 

SECTION 5 - open

Oklahoma

SECTION 5 - Nick Molinaro

Tennessee

Nick Molinaro
Battalion Chief Memphis Fire Dept. Email: Nicholas.Molinaro@Memphistn.gov Office: 901-636-5579 Cell: 901-489-6352

SECTION 5 - MIKE PANSZA

Texas

Michaelangelo Pansza, Fire Engineer
ARFF Training & Fuel Compliance Coordinator
San Antonio Fire Department
San Antonio Airport System
1750 Skyplace Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78216
210-334-1995 Cell
210-207-3446 Office
michaelangelo.pansza@sanantonio.gov

SECTION 6 - Bob Lee

Alaska

Beacon OHSS
800 Cordova St.
Anchorage, AK 99501 USA
blee@beaconohss.com
907-441-7230
SECTION 6 - Gina Gonzales

SECTION 6 - Gina Gonzales

Colorado

 Gina Gonzales is a Driver-Operator with Loveland Fire Rescue Authority in Loveland, Colorado.  She has been a DO for 5 years, and with the fire department for 10 years.  Northern Colorado Regional Airport’s ARFF coverage is serviced by LFRA with one full-time, 2-yr rotational position, and 9 ARFF Driver-Operators within their department.  Gina has been an ARFF engineer since 2017, and is starting her second rotation as the lead ARFF engineer for LFRA and NoCo Regional Airport through 2021.   She has certifications in Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I, Blue Card, HazMat Ops, EMT-B, Peer Support, and is a Technician in Trench and Large Animal Rescue.  Prior to firefighting, Gina was a critical care veterinary technician for 20 years, specializing in large animals, and has a BS in Animal Science.  Currently she is also an instructor to fire departments in technical animal rescue, to the NFPA Standard 1670.

LFRA provides fire and rescue services to the city of Loveland and it’s rural boundaries of 190 square miles, with a population of approximately 97,000.  LFRA is a combination department with 9 fire stations, and approximately 120 career members (both uniformed and civilian employees), and a volunteer battalion that serves the Big Thompson Canyon and the town of Drake.  Along with ARFF response, LFRA also responds to structure fires, wildland fires, EMS, motor vehicle accidents & fires, Special Operations rescues, ice and water rescues, Hazardous Materials response, tactical fire rescue, rescue task force, and many more.

The Northern Colorado Regional Airport serves a wide variety of users ranging from privately owned aircraft to commercial airlines and is one of only 14 federally certified commercial airports in the State.  It has grown to approximately 94,000 operations per year with 245 based aircraft and over 190,000 passengers annually.  Therefore, the airport is a vital component of emergency response by LFRA.  LFRA works diligently to train with its mutual aid partners, as an aircraft emergency would draw on the needs from many organizations.  Thompson Valley EMS, Windsor-Severance Fire Rescue, Poudre Fire Authority, Loveland Police Department, Larimer County Sheriff, Airport Operations Staff, all Larimer County Emergency Managers, just to name a few.

Gina Gonzales
ARFF Engineer

Loveland Fire Rescue Authority
Peer Support Team Member
Special Operations Team Member
LFRA Fire Station 4, Northern Colorado Regional Airport

970-568-6026 – business cell
gina.gonzales@lfra.org – email

SECTION 6 - Greg Beaver

SECTION 6 - Greg Beaver

Idaho

Experience:

  • 2009 to Present appointed training officer for Friedman Memorial Airport
  • Friedman Memorial Airport 40-hour ARFF December 5, 2005 and been current each year according to FAA FAR Part 139 requirements. (Records on file per request)
  • Sun Valley Fire department from 1987 to 1993
  • Bellevue volunteer Fire department 1993 to present, Appointed Fire Chief in 2005 to present
  • Friedman Memorial Airport in 2002 as an ARFF/ops officer
  • Appointed training officer for Friedman Memorial Airport 2009 to present

Certification:

  • Airport Master Firefighter (A.M. F.) Designation 2019
  • Executive fire officer certification from the National Fire Academy
  • IFSAC certification in F.F. I, F.F.II and Driver operator
  • EPA Hazardous Materials Technician
  • Idaho State certified code official for the last 16 years.

Memberships:

  • Airport Rescue Fire Fighting Working Group
  • Idaho Fire Chiefs Association
  • National Fire Protection Association
  • International Fire Code
  • Blaine County LEPC,
  • Blaine County EMS Association
  • Blaine County Fire Chiefs Co-op.

Greg Beaver
Training Officer
Friedman Memorial Airport
1616 Airport CR
O- 208-788 4956 ex-106
M- 208-481-0234 

SECTION 6 - Roger Xanders

SECTION 6 - Roger Xanders

Kansas

Roger has been with the City of Wichita for 23 years and is currently the Chief of Airport Police and Fire for the Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport in Wichita Kansas. He is responsible for the security, law enforcement, medical response and aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) operations on Airport Authority property.

Roger is a member of ARFF Working Group, ALEAN, and AAAE.

Roger has held several positions within the Fire and Police service from Airport Police and Fire Officer, Lieutenant and Captain.

Wichita Airport Authority
2173 Air Cargo Road
Wichita, KS 67209
(316) 946-4747
(316) 215-2715
rxanders@wichita.gov

SECTION 6 - Montana - OPEN

Montana

SECTION 6 - OPEN

Nebraska

 

SECTION 6 - Al Hoskins

SECTION 6 - Al Hoskins

Utah

Firefighter Algernon “Al” Hoskins grew up in Chicago, IL and Inglewood, CA. Al joined the Air Force right out of high school and served as an Air Force firefighter for 24 years prior to joining the Salt Lake City Fire Department. While in the military Al was deployed and served in three different wars; Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.

 Al has been with the Salt Lake City Fire Department since 2000 and is currently assigned to Station 12 at the Salt Lake City International Airport. Al has also worked as a Lead Instructor at the Salt Lake City ARFF Training Center since 2006 where he has quickly become a favorite amongst trainees for his dedication, love of ARFF and ARFF experience. Firefighter Hoskins created and implemented a program for High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET) training for the Salt Lake City ARFF stations which is currently being used by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration’s Advisory Circular on HRET training.

 In his time with the Salt Lake City Fire Department Al has received multiple awards including the Medal of Valor in 2001 and Firefighter of the Year in 2015.

 When Al is not working he likes to spend time with his wife and two sons and enjoys dressing up in one of his many suits and enjoying a night out and a great seafood meal. Al also enjoys listening to jazz, skiing and watching football (Da Bears).

 Al’s personal motto is; “never be complacent, always go that extra step”.

Salt Lake City Int’l Airport Fire Dept.
P.O. Box 145559
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
801-556-1132

algernon.hoskins@slcgov.com 

SECTION 6 - JR Hudgins

SECTION 6 - JR Hudgins

Washington

 J.R Hudgins is the Boeing Fire Department Assistant Chief of Training & Safety and has been with the Boeing Company since 1986 where he started his career at the Wichita, Kansas facility.  He is responsible for training and safety oversight for fire personnel at all Boeing locations across the U.S. He also leads the Boeing Extrication Team for the CST-100 Starliner. Boeings return to manned spaceflight. He is also a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Assistant Chief – Training and Safety
Boeing Enterprise Fire Protection
W: 425-294-2552
M: 316-640-0837
john.r.hudgins@boeing.com 

SECTION 6 - ALTON GEORGE

SECTION 6 - ALTON GEORGE

Wyoming

Originally from Tennessee and graduated from MTSU. Studied pro pilot then moved in to aero admin in hope of a career at Jackson Hole Airport. I love snowboarding, fishing and dirt biking hence the need to get to Jackson. I am currently the Operations Manager at Jackson Hole Airport and effectively the ARFF Captain, though we do not go by titles. I had no interest in firefighting until attending my ARFF 40 hour and completing my FF1, now I’m just as passionate about it as I am my career. I also Volunteer at the town dept Jackson Fire/EMS. I will be completing my FF2, ADO and Hazmat Tech this year.

 

Alton George, C.M., ACE
Operations Manager
Jackson Hole Airport
(307) 413-1519
alton.george@jhairport.org

 SECTION 6 - David Farrell

SECTION 6 - David Farrell

OREGON

I started my professional fire career in 2002 at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Police and Fire after I graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with my AA in Fire Service Administration. In 2006 I moved to Oregon and began working at Portland Airport Fire and Rescue. I have served in many roles and ranks in the department over my career. I am a Battalion Chief and I am currently serving as the department Administrative Chief overseeing department staffing, training division and the inspections division.

I am passionate about be a Airport Rescue Firefighter and I am really looking forward to continuing my education with ARFFWG and then sharing that information and knowledge with other ARFF members in our community. I have been a member with ARFFWG for over a decade now and attended several conferences, this will be my first role for the organization and I am looking forward to this role.

David Farrell
Admin Battalion Chief
Portland Airport Fire and Rescue
5250 NE Marine Drive
Portland, Oregon 97218
503-460-4614 Office
360-936-7841 Cell

David.farrell@portofportland.com

SECTION 7 - Tom Tucker

SECTION 7 - Tom Tucker

Arizona

Thomas Tucker currently serves as the Fire Chief of the Tucson Airport Authority Fire Department. Chief Tucker has been with Tucson Airport Authority Fire Dept. for the past 17 years. Along with the Administrative and operational duties, he holds the position of Terrorism Liaison Officer with the Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center. Chief Tucker was a founding member of the Department of Homeland Security and has deployed to natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and Wildfires, throughout the country. As a delegate with Tucson Fire Foundation Fire “Fighters without Borders” he traveled to Israel to train with international counterparts.  A member of the Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center Field Intelligence Team, Chief Tucker works with Law Enforcement at numerous events such as College football playoff and National Championship.”

Tucson Airport Authority
2821 E. Airport Drive
Tucson, AZ   85756
520-573-8161
ttucker@flytucson.com

SECTION 7 - Alex Entenman

SECTION 7 - Alex Entenman

California

Alex started his career as a paid-call firefighter with CalFire San Luis Obispo at the airport fire station in 1994, while working toward his Bachelors Degree in Industrial Technology at Cal Poly State University SLO.  He also served two seasons as a wildland firefighter with CalFire on the Bear Valley Helitack and Engine crews.  After a brief four-year hiatus in the private sector, he returned to the fire field as a Firefighter/EMT with Kern County Fire Department in Bakersfield, California in 2001.  He worked up the ranks and was promoted to Fire Captain in 2009.  Alex has been stationed at the Bakersfield Meadows Field ARFF station since 2013 as a shift captain, where he has served as the ARFF program training coordinator.  Alex is a member of California Interagency Incident Management Team 14 and has worked as a Communications Unit Leader and Incident Comm Center Manager on numerous large fires since 2009.  He is a licensed pilot and volunteers as a project leader with his local 4-H chapter.

Alex Entenman
Kern County Fire Department
Station 62
1652 Sunnyside Court
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Fire Captain
661-330-0177 Cell
661-393-9311 Work
aentenman@kerncountyfire.org

SECTION 7 - Guam - Open

Guam

SECTION 7 - Hawaii - Open

Hawaii

SECTION 7 - OPEN

Nevada

Section 7 - Saipan - OPEN

Saipan

Provincial  Coordinators

SECTION 8 - alberta - OPEN

Alberta

SECTION 8 - open

British Columbia

SECTION 8 - MANITOBA - OPEN

Manitoba

SECTION 8 - New Brunswick - OPEN

New Brunswick

SECTION 8 - open

New Foundland

SECTION 8 - Northwest Territory - OPEN

Northwest Territories

SECTION 8 - Nova Scotia - OPEN

Nova Scotia

SECTION 8 - Nunavut - OPEN

Nunavut

SECTION 8 - Open

Ontario

SECTION 8 - open

Quebec

SECTION 8 - open

Prince Edward Islands

SECTION 8 - Saskatchewan - OPEN

Saskatchewan

SECTION 8 - Open

Yukon

SECTION 8 - open

ONTARIO

Country Coordinators

 SECTION 9 - Martín Gutiérrez

SECTION 9 - Martín Gutiérrez

Bolivia

Diploma in Aeronautical Management (UMSA).

Airport Manager and Instruction Coordinator at “El Alto” ​​International Airport, La Paz – BOLIVIA.

Coordinador de gestión en la seguridad operacional (SMS).

Member of the technical committee for the certification by competencies of the Aeronautical Firefighter (BAE).

Instructor of the Aeronautical Firefighter course.

Instructor of Instructors (Trainair Plus ICAO).

Incident response operator with RNBQ (NFPA 472 and IAEA).

 National instructor CPI, SCI, APH, EDAN, TD, PRIMAP, CBF, BAGER.

Level I Professional Firefighter Instructor (NFPA 1001 and 1041).

Founder and Rescuer Commando in Bolivian Air Force. 25 years of operational experience as a rescue worker, aeronautical firefighter and volunteer firefighter.

El Alto ​​International Airport, La Paz – BOLIVIA.
Phone: +591 70635063
martinbolivia@hotmail.com

 SECTION 9 - Antonio Martins

SECTION 9 - Antonio Martins

Brazil

Colonel Military Firefighter from the state of Sao Paulo, retired in 2012.

Magister and Doctor in Emergency Response and Civil Defense.

Current Director of Operations of FALCK BRAZIL.

Lawyer and Professor at the Law School.

Master in Human Rights.

Courses:

Official Firefighters Course (12000 hours) in the Military Fire Department of Sao Paulo – University of Sao Paulo.

Diving and Rescue (192 hours) Sao Paulo Military Fire Department. Brazilian Navy.

Technician in Medical Emergencies (200 hours) Military Fire Department of Sao Paulo – University of Sao Paulo.

HAZMAT expert (200 hours) Military Fire Brigade of Sao Paulo – University of Sao Paulo.

Heights Rescue (186 hours) Sao Paulo Military Fire Department.

Light and heavy vehicle rescue (120 hours) Military Fire Brigade of Sao Paulo.

BREC (48 hours) Sao Paulo Military Fire Department.

Instructor Trainer Course (40 hours) USAID – OFDA.

Pre-Hospital Care Instructors Workshop (156 hours) OFDA – USAID.

Rescue and First Aid Technician (350 hours) in JIACA Japan.

Instructor SCI (Incident Command System) Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil.

Task Force Leader and Specialist (HAZMAT, Collapsed Structures, K-9, Security and Heavy Rescue Officer). FEMA – USA.

Gas and Oil Pipeline Emergency Specialist. NASFM – USA.

Specialist in Emergencies in Electric Energy (Low and High voltage) NASFM – USA.

Specialist in development and acquisition of vehicles and equipment for ARFF.

ARFF ANAC instructor.

Rescue at Heights and First Aid.

Instructor for more than 20 years in courses for commanders, lieutenants, Captains and high-ranking Officers.

Instructor for more than 20 years in courses for Sergeants and Firefighters. Some director responsible for the development and administration of 3 ARFFs in International Airports (Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte).

 Phone: +55 11 97477 3068

Antonio.martins@br.falck.com

 SECTION 9 - Pablo Andrés Mercado Aros

SECTION 9 - Pablo Andrés Mercado Aros

Chile

Specialist in Rescue and Fire Fighting in aircraft at the General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics of Chile since 1995

He worked at Copiapó Airport and Santiago to date. Pablos has been a Volunteer firefighter since 1992 in Copiapó and Ñuñoa.

He holds Hazmat Levels I, II and C.I. Work courses in Height RIT Instructor

Certificate 1003 in DFW

 

Phone:  +56 9 5092 0018

pmercado@dgac.gob.cl

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Columbia

SECTION 9 -  Pedro Luis Grullón Guzmán

SECTION 9 - Pedro Luis Grullón Guzmán

Dominican Republic

Coordinator of Rescue and Fire Fighting Services Emergency.

Response Leader-Tactical / On scene Commander, 2019. (Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service / SACS Group). Cartagena de Indias, Colombia.

HazMat Operations Level, 2019. (Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service / SACS Group). Cartagena de Indias, Colombia.

NFPA 1002 Certification, ARFF Vehicle Operator Strategy and Tactic, 2017. (Dallas Fort Worth Fire Training and Investigation Center). Texas, United States.

Command Corps of Rescue and Fire Fighting, 2016. (ACI / ITAérea). Guadalajara Mexico.

NFPA 1003, ARFF and Live Fire Certification, 2016. (Dallas Fort Worth Fire Training and Investigation Center). Texas, United States.

Diploma in Safety and Health at Work OSH, 2015. (CAPEX / INFOTEP). Santiago.

Diploma in Occupational Risk Prevention, Safety and Industrial Hygiene, 2015. (ARL / INFOTEP). Santiago.

Diploma in Ergonomics Applied to Work, 2015. (CAPEX / ARL). Santiago.

Certification Heart Saver First Aid, CPR and DEA, 2013. (American Heart Association).

ARFF certification, prevention and extinction of aircraft fires, 2012. (Puerto Rico Ports Authority).

Courses:

Firefighter Rescue Training. Foundation International USA.

First Aid Workshop Course. Union of emergency and Paramedic of the Dominican Republic.

Handling of hazardous materials. SSE (Solutions in Industrial Security and Emergencies).

Basic First Aid (PAB). Dominican Red Cross.

Basic Firefighters Course Fort Myers Florida Fire Department.

Basic Life Support (SVB) and Airway Management. (Pro-Med) Santiago.

Rescue and Fire Fighting. La Canela Fire Department.

Fire Control Workshop.GB Energy.

Phone.: (849) 912-8367
pedrogrullon21@gmail.com
pgrullon@aic.com.do

SECTION 9 - Ricardo Jairala Hanze

SECTION 9 - Ricardo Jairala Hanze

Ecuador

Chief of the Sixth Brigade of the Benemérito Guayaquil Fire Department.

34 years of service at the institution.

12 years of Chief in the brigade headquarters.

NFPA 1041 Fire Trainer.

Hazmat Operations Technician.

ARFF firefighter.

Canine Guide for Search Dogs.

 The accredited as an expert in fire investigation is processing.

Registered in the Ecuadorian Secretary of Competences as a trainer of trainers.

Benemérito Guayaquil Fire Department

Phone: +593 99 988 1131
r_jairala@hotmail.com

SECTION 9 - Francisco Javier Valladares

SECTION 9 - Francisco Javier Valladares

El Salvador

Aeronautical Firefighter with 17 years of experience.

APAA Advanced First Aid Assistant.

SEI Fire Instructor. Merchant Sailor Trainer.

Military Fire Instructor. Certified Firefighter in Brazil, Mexico, Honduras and El Salvador.

Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez International Airport  and ILOPANGO International Airport

Phone: +503 7480 7427
monty.valladares@gmail.com

SECTION 9 - Roberto Carrillo

SECTION 9 - Roberto Carrillo

Panama

ICAO Rescue Fire Services Expert

Instructor ARFF  ICAO

Instructor ARFF  FAA

Instructor NFPA  1041

Hazmat Train the Trainers

NH3 Hazmat Response Specialist

16 years Gas Detection Tech by RKI Instruments Inc

25 years experience ARFF Service & Hazmat Tech / Specialist

PANAMA, Republic of Panamá
Phone: +507 6614 9242
Haztec2011@gmail.com

 

SECTION 9 - Puerto Rico - OPEN

Puerto Rico

SECTION 9 - Esteban Santiago Carrero García

SECTION 9 - Esteban Santiago Carrero García

Uruguay

Mayor of the Uruguayan Air Force (in activity)

Military Aeronautical Firefighter since 2008

Rescuer from 2006 to 2009

Technologist-Prevention Engineer in Occupational Health and Safety

Currently serving in the National Directorate of Civil Aviation and Aeronautical Infrastructure (DINACIA) as Specialist in Airport Emergency Plans and SSEI since 2012

Member of the Airport Certification Team since 2015

Chief Instructor of the Military Aeronautical Firefighters Courses since 2014

I have courses in the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Peru and Colombia

Experience in UN Peacekeeping Missions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as an ARFF Officer at Bukavu Airport and as Chief of Scientific Station in Antarctica

URUGUAY
Phone: +598 99 321 022
ecarrerogarcia@gmail.com

 

SECTION 10 - Australia - Rod Evans

Australia

rodney.evans@airservicesaustralia.com

SECTION 10 - open

India

SECTION 10 - Madhu Sudan Thapa

SECTION 10 - Madhu Sudan Thapa

Nepal

Greetings from land of MOUNT EVEREST NEPAL

Mr. Madhu Sudan Thapa is an Aviation Firefighter of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). He graduated as Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighter from Civil Aviation Academy, Kathmandu, Nepal in 2011. Since 2012, he got involved with Nepalese ARFF community. He completed his pressure fed fuel fire , ARFF refresher and  ARFF International Instructor course from Copenhagen Airport Rescue and Firefighting Academy CARFA,  Denmark . Did his Master TOT on CFRR from USAID.He also worked as a course coordinator for Basic Firefighting course conducted at Bhaktapur Fire station, Nepal. Currently working as a chief fire instructor of various airhostess academy in Nepal, Mr. Thapa also has experiences of working as a committee member of ARFFWG Asia conference in Nepal 2017. For his overwhelming and outstanding service, he was awarded with the Outstanding Service Award by ARFFWG in 2017.

Additionally, Mr. Thapa is also the country coordinator of ARFFWG Nepal Section 10 since 2015.

He has experience of various accident, incident of aircraft in Nepal. Mr Thapa has visited various country as a guest speaker on various aviation conference. He is one among the energetic, enthusiastic and creative persons in ARRF field. Mr. Thapa expresses his gratitude and feels blessed to be a part of this profession, working in the aviation fire and rescue sector. He believes that ARFF personnel are true heroes who risk their life to save the life of others without even a second thought. He adds: Every second decides about the life and death during emergency operations.

Madhu Sudan Thapa
Aviation Rescue Firefighter
Tribhuvan Int’l Airport Airport Rescue and Firefightings
Division Kathmandu Nepal

Email- madhuthapa888@gmail.com

Mobile no +9779841956622

SECTION 10 - Munny Munro

New Zealand

munny.munro@wellingtonairport.co.nz

SECTION 10 - Toon Jie Yao

SECTION 10 - Toon Jie Yao

Singapore

Jieyao Toon joined the Airport Emergency Service in 2008 and is currently based at Singapore Changi Airport where he holds the appointment of Operations Commander. He had also served an operational term as a fire station Officer-Commanding at a military airbase fire station. As part of his secondary portfolio, he is an instructor at the fire station and an adjunct lecturer at the Singapore Aviation Academy.

Before joining the airport fire department, he was a Crew Chief with the Republic of Singapore Air Force as part of his military obligations, having worked on the F16 and the now-decommissioned A4 Skyhawk.   

He holds a Bachelor in Electronics Engineering from the University of Leicester, UK.

SECTION 11 - open

Denmark

SECTION 11 - Lars Erlandsson

SECTION 11 - Lars Erlandsson

Sweden

Lars Erlandsson has been in the ARFF industry since 1986. Before the ARFF experience Lars did serve in the Royal Swedish Army and in the Swedish Civil Defense. Presently he serve at Swedavia AB, Swedish Airports, as Manager Airport Academy and ARFF advisor to the company. He was a co-author of the Swedish ARFF handbooks and has experience of ARFF consulting and training internationally since the mid-90’s.  Lars served 6-years on the Board of Directors and three (3) of those as the Treasurer.

Lars Erlandsson
Manager Airport Academy
Swedavia AB Airport Academy
Stockholm-Arlanda   SWEDEN

Phone: 46-8797-6465
E-Mail: lars.erlandsson@swedavia.se

SECTION 11 - open

Netherlands

SECTION 11 - Belgium - OPEN

Belgium