By FireRescue1 Staff
FRISCO, Texas — FireRescue1 is expanding its senior fire advisor leadership team.
Jason Caughey, fire chief of the Laramie County Fire Authority (LCFA) in Wyoming, has joined FireRescue1’s Editorial Advisory Board, serving as a senior fire advisor. In this new role, Chief Caughey will support the Editorial team, led by Editor-in-Chief Janelle Foskett, providing guidance about the critical issues impacting firefighters, representing FireRescue1 at industry events, contributing to special projects, and creating impactful content that resonates with the FireRescue1 community.
“I am very excited for the new opportunity with FireRescue1,” Caughey said. “The fire service continues to evolve and be challenged in new ways every day. FireRescue1 has become the source for our industry to learn how to adapt to our changing environment. As we honor our traditions, we must seek how to better serve our firefighters and communities. I am honored to advance this vital mission with the FireRescue1 team.”
A 20-plus-year fire service veteran, Caughey has served in many capacities, including state trainer, volunteer firefighter, fire captain and volunteer fire chief. As chief of LCFA, a combination department, Caughey leads nine full-time members, 12 resident firefighters and 100 volunteers protecting 25,000 citizens in Laramie County. He also serves as a board member for the IAFC’s Volunteer & Combination Officers Section, representing the Missouri Valley Division. Caughey will help fill a vital role in representing the unique challenges and opportunities of small departments, volunteer departments and rural departments that make up the majority of the fire service membership.
Foskett highlighted Caughey’s passion for the betterment of the fire service: “Jason’s commitment to progressive leadership is exemplified through his laser focus on service, ownership and unity within the LCFA ranks – and the fire service as a whole. Caughey embodies the meaningful traditions and messages of past leaders, like his mentor Chief Alan Brunacini, while driving important industry advancement through forward-thinking approaches to recruitment and retention efforts, next-level technology, and health and safety initiatives.”
Caughey also sets a strong example in career development and continuous improvement. He has an associate degree and bachelor’s degree in fire science from Columbia Southern University and is currently working on his master’s in public administration. He also achieved his Executive Fire Officer designation from the National Fire Academy along with the Chief Fire Officer designation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence.
Focusing on the Editorial Advisory Board and contributor team, Foskett highlighted the bench strength at FireRescue1: “Chief Caughey joins Chief Marc Bashoor and Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder, who also serve as senior fire advisors for FireRescue1, part of the already exceptional Editorial Advisory Board and team of esteemed columnists and contributors. We are thrilled to have Jason on the team, providing fresh perspectives on the issues that matter most to fire service leaders, particularly those from volunteer and combination departments. Chief Caughey’s collaboration with our team of contributors and advisors will surely create countless opportunities for new content that benefits all firefighters across the country.”
