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