Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Clark Co. Fire & Rescue CLARK COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE APPOINTS NEW BATTALION CHIEF

Clark County Fire & Rescue has appointed a new Battalion Chief. Brett Graham has 17 years of fire service experience. He began as a volunteer for Clark County Fire District 12, now Clark County Fire & Rescue (CCF&R), in 1992. In 1994, Brett became the District's first full-time firefighter. In 1998, he received a promotion to the rank of Captain. Since June of 2008, Brett has worked as a Training Captain for CCF&R. He began his new position of Battalion Chief on August 1, 2009.

Chief Graham, a 1988 graduate of Ridgefield High School, has an Associate's Degree in Fire Science. He has earned numerous certifications throughout his career, including the completion of several courses at the National Fire Academy located in Maryland.

He continues to enhance and expand his skills by attending frequent training classes and conferences. In 2006, Brett served as a Company Officer for the Washington State Fire Training Academy located in North Bend where he supervised and assisted in the instruction of 32 firefighter recruits for a 10-week period.

Brett lives in Ridgefield with his wife Jennifer and their three children.

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