Tri-Rivers Public Safety Training Program Staff
Tyler Gray
Interim Program Coordinator/Instructor, Public Safety Training
My name is Tyler Gray and I’m a full time firefighter/paramedic for Concord Township Fire-Rescue in Delaware County. I live in Marion with my wife, Holly, and our puppy. I graduated from North Union High School in 2001 and was a Richwood resident up until that point. I’ve worked for several area hospitals and fire departments and was an instructor at Columbus State Community College. My career in the fire service began approximately nine years ago and I truly love my job and teaching. I have a degree in Fire/Emergency Services and am currently pursuing another degree in Public Safety Management.
Brian Thomas
Assistant Chief, Public Safety Training
Secondary Fire Instructor
Ed Long
Captain, Public Safety Training
Secondary/Adult Education Fire and EMS Instructor
Jessica George
Clinical Coordinator/Instructor, Public Safety Training
My name is Jessica George. I am married with three daughters. I served with the Army National Guard from 1998 to 1996. First as a personnel administrative specialist, then as a combat medic. It was while serving with the Army National Guard that I discovered my interest in public safety. I recieved my EMT-Basic in 1993. In 1998 I recieved my EMT-Basic Instructor certification. In 1996 I recieved my Paramedic certification through Tri-Rivers/Marion General Hosptial School of Paramedicine. I have served as a volunteer firefighter with Elm Valley Joint Fire District since 1997. Tri-Rivers Center for Adult Education hired me full-time in 2002. In 2005, I became the Clinical Coordinator and in 2006 became the lead paramedic instructor. I currently also work contingent as a paramedic in the Emergency Department at Grady Memorial Hospital.
Daren Neuenschwander
Lieutenant, Public Safety Training
My name is Daren Neuenschwander. I have twenty-one years in the fire service. I served eight years in the United States Air Force as a Fire Protection Specialist, and have served thirteen years with the Marion City Fire Department serving as their Training Officer for the last two years. I am a Fire Inspector and a Fire and EMS Instructor.