Chris is a 30-plus-year student of emergency services and aviation. Having started his career as an Explorer with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, his experience includes over 20 years in the US Army with various assignments in special operations and aviation.

During the past 30 years he has specialized in technical rescue as an Instructor in swiftwater, dive and heavy rescue for the California State Fire Marshal’s Office. In addition, he owns and operates a technical rescue/consulting business and a Part 61 flight school that specializes in initial and recurrent training for public safety aviation crews.