Jim Campbell

Jim Campbell began his fire service career as a volunteer firefighter for the Greenwood, IN, Fire Department in 1983 and was hired as a career firefighter by the Pike Township Fire Department (Indianapolis) in 1985. He rose through the ranks to deputy chief of operations. Campbell holds an associate degree in fire science from the University of Cincinnati. He is certified as an Executive Fire Officer and is a principal member of the committees for NFPA 1010: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Firefighters, NFPA 1020: Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Fire Officer, and Emergency Medical Services Officer Professional Qualifications, NFPA 1400: Standard on Fire Service Training and NFPA 470: Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Standard for Responders. Campbell now serves as a captain on a private fire brigade.