Lester Rich

Lester Rich

Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Coordinator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Deputy Superintendent, National Fire Academy, U.S. Fire Administration, FEMA, DHS

  • Education

    • Columbia University

      2009 - 2009
      Certificate Program Industrial Hygiene Management
    • Appalachian State University

      1982 - 1986
      BS BS in Criminal Justice
    • University of Maryland Global Campus

      1996 - 1998
      Fire Science
    • American College of Education

      2016 - 2018
      Master of Education (M.Ed.) Program Instructional Design and Technology
  • Experience

    • Watauga County

      Jan 1986 - Jan 1987
      Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Coordinator

      As a fire marshal I was responsible for fire investigation, code enforcement and training. As Emergency Management Coordinator I was responsible for all emergency management functions within the county and was a member of the statewide emergency response team.

    • Charlotte Fire Department

      Jan 1987 - Jan 1989
      Fire Investigator

      Fire and Explosives Investigation

    • ATF

      Jan 1989 - Jan 2005
      Special Agent/Certified Fire Investigator

      I was responsible for conducting fire investigations and developing criminal cases involving violations of the federal arson and explosives laws. Served as a member of the National Response Team for 10 years, an Explosives Specialist, HazMat Technician and Certified Fire Investigator. Developed the "First Responder to Explosives Incidents" training program for state and local first responders. Additional duties during my time with ATF included, Co-Coordinatior of the US Attorney's Violent Crime Task Force, Task Force Liaison with the Port Security Project, "Project SeaHawk". Show less

    • Forensic Fire Analysis, LLC

      Oct 2005 - Aug 2015
      Fire Analyst/Investigator -

      Provided thorough and professional fire analysis, consulting and investigation.

    • FEMA, US Fire Administration, National Fire Academy

      Aug 2015 - Sept 2020
      Training Specialist, Curriculum Manager, Fire Investigator

      Manage and Instruct in the Fire and Investigative Sciences Program.

    • FEMA

      Jan 2017 - May 2024
      Emergency Services Group Supervisor
    • U.S. Fire Administration

      Jan 2024 - now
      • Deputy Superintendent

        Jul 2022 - now
      • Deputy Chief, National Resource Coordination Center

        Jan 2024 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Fire Investigator (CFI)

      IAAI
    • Member

      The Institution of Fire Engineers, USA Branch
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by BP on Jan 2010
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