Staff

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Mission Statement

Hernando County Fire Rescue exists to provide high quality community oriented fire, medical and emergency services.

Vision Statement

To be a recognized leader of innovative, forward-looking, and fiscally-sound public safety services.

Our Motto

Bringing Calm to Chaos

Core Values

  • Safety
  • Professionalism
  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Dedication
  • Excellence
Command Staff:
Paul Hasenmeier Director of Public Safety / Fire Chief
Kristian Sloane Deputy Fire Chief
Scott Burd

Division Chief of Operations

Chad Coates Division Chief of EMS
Sean Moulton Division Chief of Training
Todd Moeckel Battalion Chief - 1 A-Shift 
Alex Lopez
Battalion Chief - 2 A-Shift
Robert Gulick Battalion Chief - 3 A-Shift 
Thomas Staff Battalion Chief - 1 B-Shift 
Tony Carollo Battalion Chief - 2 B-Shift  
Kevin Rittenhouse
Battalion Chief - 3 B-Shift
Michael Rich Battalion Chief - 1 C-Shift 
James Goodworth Battalion Chief - 2 C-Shift
Chris Combs

Battalion Chief - 3 C-Shift

Nick Brandt Communications Manager
Jennifer Bacon

Accreditation and Compliance Officer

Fire Prevention Staff:  
Barry Smith Division Chief of Fire Prevention
Charlotte McDougald Administrative Assistant III
Brandon Kondek
Fire Inspector
Joan Chiofalo Fire Inspector
Joseph Filippelli Fire Inspector 
Miguel Rivera
Fire Inspector

Nicole Troche

Community Risk Reduction Manager
Administrative Staff:  
Patrick Taylor Director of Fire Department Strategic Initiatives
Kelly Trout Finance Manager
Richard Russell
Logistics Manager
Keith Jeppesen Facilities Manager
Marie Austin
Payroll Coordinator
Amelia Gebala
Finance Specialist
Barbara Carter-Lansaw Accounting Clerk III
Nancy Jones
Accounting Clerk III
Lauren Erhard Finance Supervisor, HR Liaison & Social Media
Susan Wahl
Administrative Assistant III