Firefighters: 

Casey Gray

Email: cgray@rafd.org

Bio:

Year Started With District: 2018

Hometown:  Petaluma, CA

Educational Background:  Casey holds a high school diploma, has college credits and is working towards his Fire Technology Degree.

Career History:  Casey is a professional rock climbing guide and has worked in construction with a background focused in framing.

Hobbies:  Casey enjoys rock climbing, mountain biking, family time and anything outdoors.

Matt Achen

Email: machen@rafd.org

Bio:

Year Started With District: 2020

Hometown:  Meadown Vista, CA

Educational Background: Matt graduated from Colfax High School, has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from California Lutheran University, and has an Associate’s Degree in Fire Technology from Santa Rosa Junior College. 

Career History:  Matt has worked in various I.T. and technology positions the past 12 years. He started with Rancho Adobe as an Intern.

Hobbies:  Matt enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, and camping.

Dominic Ayers

Email: dayers@rafd.org

Bio:

Year Started With District: 2022

Hometown:  Penngrove, CA

Educational Background:  Dominic graduated from Petaluma High School, attended Butte Community College, and is currently attending Santa Rosa Junior College.

Career History:  Dominic started as a volunteer with Wilmar Fire Department in 2019 and is currently a Part-Time Firefighter with Rancho Adobe.

Hobbies:  Dominic enjoys the outdoors, hunting, and fishing.

Kyle Fairbanks

Email: kfairbanks@rafd.org

Bio:

Year Started With District:  2023

Hometown:  Petaluma, CA

Educational Background:  Kyle holds a  Fire Science Degree from Santa Rosa Junior College and a Business Degree from Sacramento State University.

Career History:  Kyle started in the fire service in 2013 with Wilmar and worked two seasons with Cal Fire.

Hobbies:  Kyle enjoys snowboarding, water skiing, hunting, and spending time with friends and family.

Maxwheel Gaddie

Email: mgaddie@rafd.org

Bio:

Year Started With District:  2023

Hometown:  Santa Rosa, CA

Educational Background:  Maxwheel graduated from Montgomery High School, completed the EMT program at Santa Rosa Junior College, and completed the 102nd Fire Academy at SRJC.

Career History:  Maxwheel was a seasonal swim instructor, a journeyman painter, and is currently an Intern Firefighter with Kenwood Fire Protection District.

Hobbies:  Maxwheel enjoys running and spending time with his family and dog.

James Norton

Email: jnorton@rafd.org

Bio:

Year Started With District: 2018

Hometown:  Mill Valley, CA

Educational Background: James graduated from Tamalpais High School and then went on to pursue his Fire Science Degree from SRJC.

Career History:  James spent 13 years working as a driver for UPS and is now a full-time Dad and firefighter for Rancho Adobe.

Hobbies:  James has been a network administrator, ambassador for cycling and skateboarding, both activities he enjoys doing on his time off.

Wesley Rager

Email: wrager@rafd.org

Bio:

Year Started With District:  2018

Hometown:  Pleasanton, CA

Educational Background:  Wesley holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Sonoma State University, an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science Technology from Santa Rosa Junior College, and a Paramedic License from NCTI in Livermore.

Career History:  Wesley has been working with Rancho Adobe Fire since 2018 and volunteering with Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department since 2019.

Hobbies:  Wesley is a diehard San Jose Earthquakes soccer fan.

Ryan Waner

Email: rwaner@rafd.org

Bio:

Year Started With District:  2023

Hometown:  Santa Rosa, CA

Educational Background:  Ryan graduated from Maria Carrillo High School in 2017, completed the 103rd Fire Academy at Santa Rosa Junior College, and is currently pursuing his Fire Technology degree from SRJC.

Career History:  Ryan served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2017 - 2021 and has been a volunteer at Gaton Fire Department since 2022.

Hobbies:  Ryan enjoys hiking and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Chad Gardner

Email: cgardner@rafd.org

Eric Henneberque

Email: ehenneberque@rafd.org

Eliza Hodgson

Email: ehodgson@rafd.org

Nick Kaiser

Email: nkaiser@rafd.org