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Battalion Chiefs

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Battalion Chief Andy Taylor

Andy Taylor, A Shift Battalion Chief

Email: Ataylor@rafd.org

Phone: 707 795-6011

Bio:

Year Started With District:  1988

Hometown:  Petaluma

Educational Background:  Andy holds an Associate’s Degree in Fire Technology from Santa Rosa Junior College.

Career History:  Andy started as a volunteer Firefighter in 1988 and became a full-time Engineer in 1992.  He promoted to Captain in 1997 and Battalion Chief in 2001.

Special Projects: Fire Prevention and Technology.

Hobbies:  Andy enjoys fishing on his time off.

 

 

 

 

Tim Caldwell, A Shift Battalion Chief

Email: tcaldwell@rafd.org

Phone: 707 795-6011

Bio:

Year Started With District: 2004

Hometown:  Petaluma

Educational Background:  Tim holds a fire technology certification from Santa Rosa Junior College.  He is working on finishing his Associates Degree and continuing to attain his Bachelor’s Degree in Business as well as his California State Fire Marshal Training. 

Career History:  Tim started in the fire service as a volunteer firefighter with Wilmar Volunteer Fire Department in 1997. He also served as a firefighter with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection from 1999-2004.  Tim has also served as a volunteer firefighter with Cloverdale Fire Protection District and a part-time engineer from 2009-2011 at the Russian River Fire Protection District.  Tim was hired on full-time at Rancho Adobe as an Engineer in 2004, was promoted to Captain in 2011, and then promoted to Battalion Chief in 2024. 

Special Projects:  Tim serves as the SRJC internship coordinator, Training Cadre instructor, fire mechanic for Fleet Maintenance and performs grant writing.

Hobbies:  Tim enjoys sports, hiking, camping, fishing and time out on a boat on the water.

 

James Deurloo,  B Shift Battalion Chief

Email: jdeurloo@rafd.org

Phone: 707 795-6011

 

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Battalion Chief Herb Wandel

Herb Wandel, C Shift Battalion Chief

Email: Hwandel@rafd.org

Phone: 707 795-6011

Bio:

Special Projects: Training Officer, Station Maintenance Coordinator, and Fleet Maintenance Coordinator.