John Twitchell

The Early Years

- Born and raised in Southern California

- Attended parochial school, and graduated in 1984

Education

- Attended Santa Monica Community College to pursue a career in the Fire Service

- Attended Rio Hondo Fire Academy in 1991

- Obtained a Fire Officer’s Certification through Santa Ana College

Work Experience

- Worked in the construction industry for 5 years prior to being hired by AFD in 1991

- Volunteer Firefighter for La Habra Heights VFD

- Resided on the AFFA Board for 5 years (3 as President, 2 as Vice Pres.)

- Involved with design and procurement of Fire Department Apparatus and Equipment

- Hired as a Probationary Fire Technician in 04/91

- Promoted to Probationary FF in 01/92

- Promoted to Fire Engineer in 04/96 (spent 7 years as Truck Engineer, 6 as Engineer on an Engine Co.)

- Promoted to Fire Captain in 01/10

- Currently assisting with teaching of students at Ventura/Oxnard Regional Fire Academy

Family

- Married to wife Lori in 1994

- Proud parent of son Ryan and daughter Kelly

- Currently reside in Ventura County, just far enough away from L.A.

Activities -Enjoy doing anything that involves being outside