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Jesse Horton is a Firefighter with a municipal fire department and has 21 years of experience in public service/safety. Jesse specializes in structural firefighting with a passion for leadership and mentorship. Jesse takes pride in educating himself and others on current progressive tactics and techniques, with a specific focus on hose deployment, hose management, fire suppression, and forcible entry.

Jesse is a tenured instructor whose work has been published in Firehouse Magazine. He uses his positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed. Jesse is inspired daily by his passion for the fire service. In his free time, Jesse is an avid Jiujitsu practitioner and instructor.

Bryon is a 32 year student of the fire service. Bryon currently works for a municipal Fire Department as a Captain. Bryon has spent the last three years assigned to the training division and, in his 23 years with the department, has held the ranks of Firefighter, Firefighter/Paramedic, Driver/Operator, and Captain.

Bryon has an unending passion for Training and Mentoring. He teaches both firefighting and special rescue not just for his department but for numerous agencies in our region. Bryon takes great pride in keeping up with modern tactics and skills. His greatest passion has been teaching the future of the Fire Service through our Regional Fire Academy. Bryon has been an instructor and Academy coordinator since 2002.

Bryon stays inspired and motivated with his love for the Fire Service and his passion for teaching others. In Bryon’s free time, he enjoys the outdoors, time on the water, and Union leadership work.

Micah began his fire career in 2003 as a volunteer with Warren Engine Company in his home town of Carson City, Nevada. He was picked up by the Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) as a seasonal Firefighter and as a Reserve FF/EMT with Central Lyon County Fire Protection District in 2004. In March of 2005, he was hired by a career fire department.

Micah has 23 years in the fire service and has held the ranks of Firefighter, Paramedic, Captain, and currently Battalion Chief. Each of these ranks has given him an opportunity to train and lead from many different angles. He has been heavily involved in the training and development of Firefighters and Fire Departments in the Northern Nevada region his entire career.

Curtis Horton retired as a Deputy Public Works Director with 35 years of experience managing public works and utility operations. He has served as the incident commander in several natural disasters and filled many other roles within the incident command system in numerous emergencies over his career. Curtis is the recipient of multiple awards for his performance throughout his career. As the Public Works Operations Chief, he specialized in Emergency Management & Command and Control.

Curtis has spent many years working in and around critical operations and has found no substitute for good training and preparation. He believes that providing high-quality training and support to those around you is paramount to the successful outcome of any operation.

Curtis is responsible for spearheading the synergistic relationship between Public Works and the Fire Department. This led to the creation and implementation of a water tender operator program and a safety training program in conjunction with the fire department. Public Works crews are now trained and certified to provide support to the fire department. Additionally, they receive OSHA safety training from the fire department, keeping them compliant for their day-to-day operations. This inter-department cohesion has been integral in the mitigation and safety of countless emergency operations in Northern Nevada.

Curtis enjoys spending time with his family working in his shop and passing on his skills and knowledge to the younger family members.