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