Kevin Milan serves as the assistant chief of preparedness for South Metro, CO, Fire Rescue and oversees all training for this accredited organization. Milan served for seven years as the training division chief in a combination fire department and is a 24-year veteran of the fire service. He is a graduate of the National Fire Academy (NFA) Executive Fire Officer Program, holds the Chief Fire Officer Designation through the Center for Public Safety Excellence, and has a master’s degree in executive fire service leadership. He is pursuing a PhD in fire service administration through Oklahoma State University. Milan is past president of the Colorado Training Officers Association, state advocate for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, a past director for the International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI), and a Governor’s appointee to the Colorado Fire Safety Advisory Board.