Bradley Dirkse

Fire Chief with comprehensive background in fire management and emergency response. Successfully led numerous fire suppression and rescue operations, ensuring community safety and operational efficiency. Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills in high-pressure environments.

Fire Chief with 21 years of Firefighting experience. Through the years I have had multiple positions in the fire service. Started out as a firefighter for 9 years until I was promoted to Lieutenant. As a Lieutenant I was responsible for the Departments SOPs and SOGs and also was in charge of Fire Prevention. I held the Lieutenants position for 2 years until I was promoted to Captain. As the Captain I was responsible for all vehicle maintenance and all EMS continuing education. I held the Captains position for 3 years before being promoted to Fire Chief, in which I currently still serve. As the Fire Chief I am responsible for the administration side of the department, the overall operation of the department and overseeing all calls as the Incident Commander.

Journeyman Plumber

Firefighter I & II

Medical First Responder

Hazmat Awareness

Hazmat Operations

Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training

NFPA 1041 Instructor I

Blue Card

Company Officer I & II

Leadership I

Leadership II

Leadership III

NIMS ICS for the fire service

Incident Safety Officer

Firefighting Strategies & Tactics

Educational Methodology

Health & Safety Officer

Step Up and Lead

Fire Chief 101

Fire & Arson Investigation

Ice Rescue

Natural Gas Awareness

Landing Zone Specialist

Vehicle Rescue Instructor

School Bus Extrication

IS 100

IS 200

IS 700

IS 800A

IS 800B

IS 804

IS809