Our leadership is the backbone of our organization. Below we have included information about those who lead our organization, what inspires them to lead us, and some information about their qualifications.
If you have questions, need to contact them, or anything else, we have contact information for each of us listed beside our name.
Line Officers
Chief
About Me:
| I am a Mason County native who has spent most of my life in the Apple Grove area. In 2013 I joined Valley Fire & Rescue as a probationary member and immediately began fire training. Over the years I have progressed in the department and continued to gain knowledge and experience. I’ve recently transitioned to training and instruction. I’ve specialized in hazardous materials response for most of my time on the department. I’ve used the skills and traits gained in the fire service to further myself in my career. The knowledge and training have benefited me in my career as a Senior Electro-Mechanical Technician specializing in Ethylene Oxide Sterilization equipment maintenance. |
Skills and Training:
| IFSAC NFPA 1001 Firefighter 2 NFPA 1002 Driver Operator Pumper NFPA 470 Hazmat Technician – Highway Emergency Response Specialist – Safety Officer – Incident Commander – Officer – Ethylene Oxide Incident Safety Officer IFSAC NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor 2 IFSAC NFPA 1021 Fire Officer 3 ICS-400 NFPA 1403 Live Fire Instructor NFA Chemical Hazard Analysis NFPA 1006 Vehicle Extrication Technician – Rope Rescue Operations – Confined Space Technician AHA CPR Instructor Stop the Bleed Instructor ATIRC Instructor ICS Curricula Instructor OSHA 511 – 501 WVPST Supervising Instructor |
Year Joined:
| 2013 |
Special Duties and Responsibilities:
| Chief Training Officer Hazardous Materials Program Coordinator External Affairs Coordinator Auxiliary Program Coordinator |
Most Memorable Experience:
| In my first year, we were at the station and got a call for a structure fire, everyone ran and jumped in a truck. We geared up as fast as possible and were out the door rapidly. In my haste, I forgot my suspenders. When I got out of the truck my pants hit the ground. Luckily it was a shack some kids had built in the woods and not a house fire. We all enjoyed good laughs for years to come about the experience. |
Why I Volunteer:
| I began volunteering as something to do, over the years I’ve discovered the doors in life that volunteering continually opens. |
Favorite Part About Being a Volunteer Firefighter:
| Learning new skills and then being provided the opportunity to share them with others. |
Advice for Future Volunteers:
| Never stop learning, the education I’ve gained from the fire service has gotten me so much further in life than if I had never taken this valuable leap. |
Deputy Chief
Nathan McQueen
Email: mqueen@valleyvfd.com
About Me:
| Coming Soon. |
Skills and Training:
| NFPA 1001 Firefighter 2 NFPA 470 Hazmat Operations Incident Safety Officer NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor 1 NFPA 1021 Fire Officer 2 ICS-400 NFPA 1403 Live Fire Instructor NFPA 1006 Vehicle Extrication Operations AHA CPR Instructor Traffic Incident Management NCCCO Crane Operator NCCER Heavy Equipment Operator |
Year Joined:
| 2017 |
Special Duties and Responsibilities:
| Deputy Chief Apparatus & Equipment Maintenance Coordinator Personal Protective Equipment Manager |
Most Memorable Experience:
| Coming Soon. |
Why I Volunteer:
| Coming Soon. |
Favorite Part About Being a Volunteer Firefighter:
| Coming Soon. |
Advice for Future Volunteers:
| Coming Soon. |
Captain
Brandon Armstrong
Email: barmstrong@valleyvfd.com
About Me:
| Coming Soon. |
Skills and Training:
| NFPA 1001 Firefighter 2 NFPA 470 Hazmat Operations NFPA 1021 Fire Officer 2 NFPA 1403 Live Fire Instructor NFPA 1006 Vehicle Extrication Operations AHA CPR Instructor Stop the Bleed Instructor NREMT Paramedic Critical Care Transport NAEMSE Instructor 2 Private Pilot Remote Pilot Tankerman License |
Year Joined:
| 2018 |
Special Duties and Responsibilities:
| Captain NFIRS Program Administrator Jr Firefighter Program Coordinator |
Most Memorable Experience:
| Coming Soon. |
Why I Volunteer:
| Coming Soon. |
Favorite Part About Being a Volunteer Firefighter:
| Coming Soon. |
Advice for Future Volunteers:
| Coming Soon. |
First Lieutenant
XX
Email: @valleyvfd.com
About Me:
| Coming Soon. |
Skills and Training:
| NFPA 1001 Firefighter 2 NFPA 470 Hazmat Operations Incident Safety Officer NFPA 1021 Fire Officer 2 ICS-400 NFPA 1006 Vehicle Extrication Technician – Rope Rescue Operations AHA CPR Instructor |
Year Joined:
| 2020 |
Special Duties and Responsibilities:
| Coming Soon |
Most Memorable Experience:
| Coming Soon. |
Why I Volunteer:
| Coming Soon. |
Favorite Part About Being a Volunteer Firefighter:
| Coming Soon. |
Advice for Future Volunteers:
| Coming Soon. |
Second Lieutenant
Administration
President
Roger Bennett
Email: rbennett@valleyvfd.com
About Me:
| Coming Soon. |
Skills and Training:
| NFPA 1001 Firefighter 2 NFPA 470 Hazmat Operations NFPA 1021 Fire Officer 1 ICS-400 |
Year Joined:
| 2024 |
Special Duties and Responsibilities:
| President Policy and Procedure Coordinator |
Most Memorable Experience:
| Coming Soon. |
Why I Volunteer:
| Coming Soon. |
Favorite Part About Being a Volunteer Firefighter:
| Coming Soon. |
Advice for Future Volunteers:
| Coming Soon. |
Secretary
John Tilton
Email: jtilton@valleyvfd.com
About Me:
| Coming Soon. |
Skills and Training:
| NFPA 1001 Firefighter 2 NFPA 470 Hazmat Operations Incident Safety Officer ICS-400 NFPA 1006 Vehicle Extrication Operations |
Year Joined:
| 2024 |
Special Duties and Responsibilities:
| Secretary |
Most Memorable Experience:
| Coming Soon |
Why I Volunteer:
Favorite Part About Being a Volunteer Firefighter:
Advice for Future Volunteers:
| Don’t be afraid to venture out of your comfort zone! |