In 2022, 30 SDF-trained teams achieved certification alongside others from across the country at the Certification Evaluations (CE) in California, Kansas, Maryland, Nevada, Ohio, and Tennessee!
This test marks the typical standard of deployment for teams, meaning they can now be activated through their task forces to respond when needed.
Please join us in congratulating the following teams who achieved certification together for the first time:
- Chad Arberg & Cory, San Diego Fire-Rescue (CA-TF8)
- Lauren Canning & Barney, San Francisco Fire (CA-TF3)
- Eric Darling & Steven, (CA-RTF-7)
- Josh Davis & Bosco, San Francisco Fire (CA-TF3)
- Linda D’Orsi & Hopper (CA-TF8)
- Eric Gray & Dee, Santa Barbara County Fire (CA-TF2)
- Shawn Hall & Manion, Virginia Beach Fire (VA-TF2)
- Kalub Lewis & Cyrus, Unified Fire Authority (UT-TF1)
- Karen Meadows & Jax, (VA-TF2)
- Garreth Miller & Reva, San Francisco Fire (CA-TF3)
- Julie Padelford-Jansen & Rebel (CA-TF4)
- Ed Ruiz & Harper, Los Angeles County Fire (CA-TF2)
- Tom Simons & Forrest, Salt Lake City Fire (UT-TF1)
- Daniel Thomas & Chester, Chula Vista Fire (CA-TF8)
And congratulations to the following teams who recertified:
- Roxanne Bauman & Cole, Layton City Fire (UT-TF1)
- Brandon Budd & Josie, Sacramento Fire (CA-TF7)
- Laura Denison & Flyer, NE-TF1
- Gary Durian & Frisco, Los Angeles County Fire (CA-TF2)
- Vinnie Fuccella & Hank, Sacramento Fire (CA-TF7)
- Scott Hofstetter & Amber, NE-TF1
- Eric Ingstad & Java, Los Angeles Fire (CA-TF1)
- Paul Januario & Bear, Sacramento Fire (CA-TF7)
- Jason Jasgur & Ruffy, Los Angeles Fire (CA-TF1)
- Patti Krafft & Billy, Dallas Fire-Rescue (TX-TF1)
- Eric Lieuwen & Jake, Sacramento Airport Fire (CA-TF7)
- Julie Padelford-Jansen & Ricochet (CA-TF4)
- Brook Rowley & Echo, NYS DHSES Office of Fire Prevention & Control (NY-TF2)
- Manny Sampang & Eva, Los Angeles County Fire (CA-TF2)
- Doug Van Iwaarden & Sadie, Orange County Fire Authority (CA-TF5)
- Billy Walkenhorst & Victor, Santee Fire (CA-TF8)
We are so proud of all the teams who worked so hard to reach this milestone and look forward to all the great things they will do together in their careers!
