Officers
Chief Daniel Rice
Position: Chief
Hired: 2001
Certifications: Firefighter 2, Paramedic, Certified Fire Safety Inspector, Fire Instructor, Fire Officer 1 and 2
Chief Rice attended Hocking College where he obtained his initial certifications. Throughout his career chief attended the National Fire Academy, Ohio Fire Academy, Knox County Career Center, and several additional courses throughout the State and Country. Chief Rice's goal is to assure each member of the fire district operates as a team striving for greatness with a mission-driven mentality that only benefits our great communities.
Assistant Chief Steve Benedict
Position: Assistant Chief
Hired:
Assistant Chief Nick Kidd
Position: Assistant Chief
Hired: 2010
Certifications: FF II, Paramedic, Fire Instructor
Lieutenant Kidd started his career with the district in 2010 and has been a Lieutenant since 2013. Currently, he serves as a volunteer out of station 1 and works part-time with the district. He has gained his certifications from the Ohio Fire Academy, Knox County Career Center, and COTC. Lieutenant Kidd grew up in the Bladensburg, OH area and enjoys giving back to his community.
Lieutenant Megan Rice
Position: Lieutenant, EMS Coordinator
Hired: 2009
Certifications: Advanced EMT, Registered Nurse, Certified Flight Registered Nurse, Bachelor's Degree in the Science of Nursing
Lieutenant Rice attended Ashland University and Central Ohio EMS Training, obtaining her EMT, RN, and BSN. During this time she also attended the Knox County Career Center and obtained her Advanced EMT. She joined the department while completing this education and has been serving as the EMS Coordinator since shortly after joining the department. While volunteering for the community, Lt. Rice worked as an emergency room nurse and a trauma nurse leader until she began serving as a flight nurse in the local community as well. Lt. Rice oversees all aspects of the emergency medical services provided and EMS training of the department members.
Lieutenant Kyle Campbell
Position: Lieutenant
Hired: 2014
Certifications: Firefighter-240, Paramedic, Fire & EMS Instructor, Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor
Lieutenant Campbell has been a part of the district since 2014 and in the current position since 2018. Lt. Campbell has attended and completed many training opportunities including training from the Ohio Fire Academy, Career & Technology Education Centers of Licking County, Central Ohio Technical College, and training through the United States Army with whom he serves in the National Guard. Lt. Campbell enjoys learning from and teaching his fellow members of the district as well as serving the members of the community.
Lieutenant Jared Mullett
Position: Lieutenant
Hired: 2014
Certifications: