Volunteer Spotlight: Chris Tomford

Name: Chris Tomford
Title: Fire Marshal
Department Name: Sundance Volunteer Fire Department
Location: Sundance, WY

Why are you an NVFC member?
As training officer, the training resources are great to have. With the many challenges facing small volunteer departments, NVFC helps me to find ways to better our agency.

What is your occupation?
Retired

Why are you a fire service volunteer?
I have been in the fire service over 40 years both as a career firefighter/paramedic and a volunteer. It has always been rewarding for me, and I enjoy helping others

What year did you join the fire or emergency service?
1982

What are your memorable moments as a firefighter or EMS provider?
Called to a child drowning with CPR in progress. While enroute to the hospital we got a ROSC and the child recovered without any deficits.

What contributions have you (and your department) made in your community?
Our department has an annual open house during Fire Prevention Week, and being in a small town all members are involved in public education. We participate in CRR [community risk reduction] in cooperation with our state fire marshal’s office. I provide fire inspections to local businesses.

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