Neil Ashford

• Serves as Acting Lieutenant and Senior Firefighter, providing leadership and tactical direction on emergency scenes
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of department operations, mutual aid protocols, and tactical response procedures
• Leads crews effectively during multi-agency responses, ensuring coordination and operational efficiency
• Responds to a wide variety of emergency incidents, including structure fires, vehicle accidents, medical calls, and technical rescues
• Demonstrates strong decision-making abilities in high-pressure, fast-evolving environments
• Supports new hire testing, equipment acquisition, and advocating for physical and mental wellness of individuals and crews as a member of the Wellness Committee
• Served as Chair of the Training Committee from 2022 to 2023, most notably leading the development of the Probationary Task Book

Promoted to Lieutenant in 2016 and Captain in 2023

• Leads crews on a wide array of emergency incidents, including fire attack, search and rescue, vehicle accidents and extrication, wildland fires, and emergency medical calls
• Manages incidents with a thorough understanding of command structure, emergency scene management, communication, and public safety procedures
• Manages personnel both on-scene and at the fire station, fostering team cohesion and operational readiness
• Responsible for divisional assignments including turnout gear, clothing, hose and nozzles, PPE, and grant acquisition, ensuring proper maintenance, readiness, and compliance
• Training Officer focused on firefighter development through coordinated training programs and skill enhancement

• Operated and maintained large format printers and heat transfer machinery.
• Utilized image processing software, including Wasatch RIP.
• Proficient with a variety of graphics software, including Corel Draw, and Adobe Suite with Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Safety committee member, with knowledge of OSHA standards and MSDS.