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Personnel Profiles & Organization
Fire Chief Robert J. Staples Fire Chief Robert J. Staples started his emergency medical services career in 1976 and fire service career in 1991. Bob holds an Associate's degree in Emergency Medical Services, a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management and a Master's degree in Management and Administration of Educational Programs. Originally working for the Deltona Fire District from 1991 - 1997 he served as the department's Emergency Medical Services Coordinator from 1992 - 1995. During that time he received the Christopher Columbus Community Service Award (1993). Prior to returning to the City in 2003, he served as the Program Manager for EMS Programs at Daytona State College. Chief Staples was part of the 2005 International Trauma Life Support Advanced Life Support championship team and was awarded "EMS Paramedic of the Year" by the Florida Fire Chiefs' Association in 2006. Prior to his promotion to Fire Chief, Chief Staples served as the department’s EMS Chief and Deputy Chief of Operations. Chief Staples' responsibilities include overall supervision and management of the fire department: strategic planning, budget preparation, program coordination and emergency management. Deputy Chief Robert L. Rogers Deputy Chief Rogers began his fire service career 1975 with the Killarney Fire District. After working for 12 years with the Orange County Fire Rescue Division, he came to Deltona as the Assistant Chief in 1987. After 7 years in that position, Robert became Fire Chief in 1994 and held that position until 2001. He is a state-certified Firefighter, EMT and Fire Officer. He holds a degree in Fire Service Technology and has attended the National Fire Academy and the Emergency Management Institute in Emmetsburg, Maryland and is a graduate of the prestigious four year Executive Fire Officer program. Robert’s current duties include Emergency Management coordination for the City and special projects. Deputy Chief Chris Nabicht Deputy Chief Chris Nabicht is a 20-year fire service veteran who began his service in Deltona as a volunteer. He was hired in 1980 as a firefighter and was promoted to the rank of Captain in 1988. Chris is a certified Firefighter, EMT, Fire Officer, Instructor, Municipal and School Inspector, Investigator, and Law Enforcement Officer. He holds a degree in Fire Science and has been established as an expert by the courts in the area of fire investigation. Chris also completed the National Fire Academy Fire/Arson Investigating course. His duties include fire investigations, inspections, plans reviews, quality control of fire incident reporting, and maintaining the data files in the Computer Aided Dispatch system. Assistant Chief David M. Faer Division Chief David M. Faer started in the fire service as a Deltona Fire District volunteer in 1980 and in 1981 began his service in Deltona as a career firefighter. He has worked his way through the ranks until his promotion to Captain in 1987. He is a state-certified Firefighter, Paramedic, and Fire Officer I & II. He holds a degree in Fire Science and is a graduate of the prestigious four-year Executive Fire Officer Program held at the National Fire Academy in Emmetsburg Maryland. Dave has been actively involved in the education of adults and children in fire safety. In 2006 David transferred from Fire Operations as an Operations Division Chief; to the Division Chief of Communications, Public Education & Information. His duties include Fire & Life Safety Education, Fire Department Public Information Officer & City of Deltona’s Communication & Dispatch Division. Assistant Chief Samantha Hughes Assistant Chief Samantha Hughes started in the fire service as a Firefighter in 1998 and has risen through the ranks to her current position of Assistant Chief of Emergency Medical Services. Sam has worked diligently in her career and her education over the years. After becoming a Lieutenant/Paramedic with Deltona, she has earned numerous degrees in the field of Emergency Medicine, Nursing, and general studies. Sam is a member of the Florida Fire Chief’s Association. Sam’s responsibilities include overall management of the EMS program in Deltona. Some of those duties include: maintaining the certification, training and proficiency of all Emergency Medical Services personnel for the department; coordination of necessary licensures; compliance with regulatory agencies at the county, state and federal levels; liaison with other agencies, coordination of community CPR, First Aid and Babysitting classes and personnel physical fitness. Assistant Chief Dean Debose Assistant Chief Dean Debose started in the fire service as a Firefighter in 1997 and quickly earned the rank of Engineer/Paramedic before earning his latest promotion to Assistant Chief of Training. He has earned a degree in Emergency Medical Services from Seminole Community College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Management. Dean has played an integral part with both the department’s Special Operations Unit and the Honor Guard. Dean is a member of the Florida Fire Chief’s Association; a Florida State Certified Instructor III and an Arson Investigator. Dean has the responsibility of Fire Training and Safety of all Department personnel. Dean’s responsibilities include coordination of all fire-related training including fire suppression, automobile extrication, special operations and development of new personnel. He also ensures the department’s compliance of required training in each of the above areas as mandated by the Insurance Services Organization (ISO). He is also tasked with ensuring the safety of our personnel through the employment of training techniques, proper safety equipment and compliance with regulatory agencies. Division Chief Frank “Bill” Snyder Division Chief Frank “Bill” Snyder started in the fire services as a Firefighter in 1986. He is a state-certified Firefighter, Paramedic, Fire Officer, Inspector, and Instructor. Bill holds an Associate of Science degree in Emergency Medical Services, a Bachelors degree in Organizational management and is a graduate of the prestigious Executive Fire Officer program through the National Fire Academy. He has also served as a volunteer with the Orange City Fire Department and worked as the Orange City Fire Chief for four years. Bill has been involved in Little League both in Deltona and Orange City. His daily duties as Shift Commander of “A” Shift include the supervision of 4 stations and 22 personnel and he is responsible for the coordination of our Special Operations team. Division Chief Chris Sievert Division Chief Chris Sievert started his fire service career in Volusia County. He was hired as a Deltona firefighter in 1989. He is a state-certified Firefighter, Paramedic, and Fire Officer. He holds certifications as an ACLS/BLS instructor and is certified in rope rescue and rescue diving. Chris served as a volunteer and career firefighter with the Orange City Fire Department and was the Fire Chief for 12 years. Chris has an Associate’s Degree in Emergency Medical Services and a Bachelor’s Degree in Organization Management from Warner University. Chris is a professor at Daytona State College and Seminole State College through The Center for Public Safety. Chris teaches Firefighter Minimum Standards, EMT and Paramedic. Chris is also an instructor in Urban Search and Rescue and specialty areas such as automobile extrication and special operations. His daily duties as Shift Commander for “B” Shift include the supervision of 4 stations and 22 personnel and coordination of the department’s Honor Guard. Division Chief Kevin Homan Division Chief Kevin Homan started his career in Carthage, N.Y. He was hired as one of Deltona’s first firefighter/Paramedics in 1986. He is a state-certified Firefighter, Paramedic, and Fire Officer. He holds certifications as an ACLS/BLS instructor and is certified in rope rescue and rescue diving. Kevin is a member of the Knights of Columbus and was voted Firefighter of the Year by them, as well as the American Legion for 1992-93. His daily duties as Shift Commander for “C” Shift include the supervision of 4 stations and 22 personnel. |
