Chris Paskett started his career in the fire service in 1998. He currently works as a battalion chief with Eugene Springfield (Oregon) Fire, and has served in training, as chief of logistics and safety, and as acting deputy chief of strategic services. Paskett holds a doctorate degree in Organizational Leadership, Learning and Innovation from Wilmington University; a master’s degree in Fire and Emergency Management from Oklahoma State University; and a bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion from the University of Utah.