Brian Humphrey

Public Information Officer,
Los Angeles Fire Dept.

...is a lifelong resident of Southern California and is celebrating his 21st year as a Paramedic-trained Firefighter with the Los Angeles Fire Department. Working during some of the most tumultuous times in Southern California history as a Fire Department Paramedic, Brian saw service during the Los Angeles Riots of 1992, the Firestorms of 1993, the Northridge Earthquake of 1994, as well as countless storms, conflagrations and disasters.

Brian was appointed to fill a vacancy in LAFD's Community Service and Affirmative Action Unit in 1993. Working as a Public Information Officer trainee, Brian gained the respect of citizens and reporters alike for his fair handling of sensitive issues, including the dramatic Burlington Avenue arson blaze that took a dozen lives.

Since 1994, Brian has worked full-time in external relations for the Los Angeles Fire Department, dealing with all aspects of print, radio, television and internet journalism. Frequently quoted in trade journals, scientific periodicals and the nation's leading newspapers, Brian is a prime source of life safety information for government agencies, members of the public, academia and the entertainment industry. He also serves as the LAFD's Webmaster, personally creating and maintaining all of the content on the LAFD's award-winning website.

Brian is currently Chairman of the Ventura County Transportation Commission, as well as on the Board of Directors of the Southern California Regional Rail Authority, operators of the Metrolink commuter rail system. He serves on the Criminal Justice faculty at Ventura College and as an adjunct instructor for several of the California Specialized Training Institute's popular public safety programs. His particular specialty is hands-on training associated with Public Safety Dispatcher and Public Information Officer career development.