Brian has over 25 years of Fire Service experience (18 municipal, 6 wildland) in addition to 13 years of international development practice supplemented with an MA (Disaster & Emergency Management), a BA (Fire & Safety Studies), a Fire Service Leadership Diploma, the Fire Executive Management Certificate, and a Certificate in International Development. He completed the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program for emerging leaders, the International Visitor Leadership Program. Brian is recognized through the IAEM as a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM®). Brian joined EMG in 2020.