David is a seasoned fire/law enforcement first responder with over 30 years of experience in public service and leadership. He has worked in both fire service and law enforcement service, Incident Commander of ICT-2, and an explosive specialist. David is also an instructor of Arson Investigation 1A, 1B, 2A and 2B, POST Instructor and Proctor at the Cal Fire Academy, firearms instructor and a range master.
As a member of the Cal Fire Law Enforcement Program, David represented the department on the San Diego Joint Terrorist Task Force (JTTF) and was the Lead Terrorist Liaison Officer (TLO) for the San Diego Unit. David worked as a team member developing and instructing threat assessment drills countywide.
David retired as an Assistant Chief from Cal Fire as State Fire Chief, including managing three separate budgets and 22 stations. As the Chief, David established a 10-year Amortization Plan for equipment as well as design and development of new stations and staffing.