Division Chiefs

ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION CHIEFS  work a Monday through Friday schedule and are responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of specific divisions. They also provide oversight on policies pertaining to organizational safety, certification programs and special recognition programs.

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Division Chief Chad Crouse has served with the Fire District since 2004. His education includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Management from Waldorf College, and a Master’s Degree in Fire Science and Homeland Security Management from Southern Illinois University. Chief Crouse began his Doctor of Emergency Management in 2020 and is currently a Doctoral Candidate at Capella University.
 
Prior to being assigned to Administration, Chief Crouse served as a Company Officer and Field Training Officer in the Operations Division.
 
 Chief Crouse currently oversees the Fire District’s Training and Safety Division, Community Outreach and Recruitment Program, and Communications Division. Chief Crouse is also responsible for the Fire District’s Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating and the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) evaluation program

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Division Chief Dane Vachon has served with the Fire District since 2005. His education includes an Associate’s Degree in Emergency Medical Services from Indian River State College, a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science from Columbia Southern University, and a Master’s Degree in Emergency Services Management from Columbia Southern University.
 
 Prior to his reassignment to Administration, Chief Vachon served as a Company Officer and Training and Safety Officer in the Operations Division.
 
 Chief Vachon is the Fire District’s Health and Safety Officer, Exposure Control Officer, and oversees the Risk, Human Resources, and Payroll Divisions.

OPERATIONS DIVISION CHIEFS are a component of the fire district's administrative command staff. They are responsible for the emergency operations in the county during their shift, which includes overseeing all battalion chiefs, the communications division, fire stations 1,6,11 and the field-training officers. The division chief is quartered at fire station 6 and works from the fire district's administrative complex during the day. They respond to complex and escalating emergencies throughout the county. The division chief also has a primary response area spanning from Indian River Drive to the Okeechobee county line.

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Division Chief Kyle Stirrat has served with the Fire District since 1995. His education includes a Bachelor's Degree in Management from Warner Southern University and an Associate of Arts Degree from Indian River State College. Chief Stirrat served on the Special Operations Team and is State Certified in confined space rescue, Haz-Mat, trench rescue and rope rescue.

 Chief Stirrat currently oversees operations for A-Shift, which is responsible for emergency service delivery to the community, including fire suppression, emergency medical responses. Aeromedical responses, special operations responses and overall personnel management for his shift.

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Division Chief Ryan Jay has served with the Fire District since 1997. His education includes a Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science from Columbia Southern University and an Associate of Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services from Indian River State College.

Chief Jay oversees operations for B-Shift, which is responsible for emergency service delivery to the community, including fire suppression, emergency medical responses. Aeromedical responses, special operations responses and overall personnel management for his shift. 

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Division Chief William French has served with the Fire District since 1993. His education includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science from Columbia Southern University as well as an Associate’s Degree in Emergency Medical Services from Indian River State College.

Chief French has served in multiple capacities within the Fire District including Flight Paramedic, Training & Safety Officer, and Company Officer. His experience includes managing Air Rescue Operations, the Training & Safety Division, the Critical Incident Stress Management team, the Communications Division and the Special Operations Team.

He currently oversees C-Shift Operations, which is responsible for emergency service delivery to the community, including fire suppression, emergency medical responses. Aeromedical responses, special operations responses and overall personnel management for his shift. He also oversees the Physical Resources component of the Fire District's strategic plan.

Amy Kwasnicki

Amy Kwasnicki
Compliance Manager

5160 NW Milner Dr.
Port St Lucie FL 34983

772.621.3332
akwasnicki@slcfd.org