SEAN STUMBAUGH retired in 2015 after a distinguished 32-year career in the American fire service. He served as a battalion chief for the Cosumnes Fire Department in Elk Grove, Calif., as well as for the El Dorado Hills (Calif.) Fire Department and the Freedom (Calif.) Fire District. Sean also worked at Lexipol as a Professional Services Representative, where he brought his expertise to support fire service professionals nationwide.
Sean holds a master’s degree in Leadership and Disaster Preparedness from Grand Canyon University, a bachelor’s degree in Fire Science from Columbia Southern University, and an associate degree in Fire Protection Technology from Cabrillo College. He is also a Certified Fire Officer, Chief Officer, and Instructor III through the California State Fire Training certification program. Sean has taught numerous state fire training courses and served as an adjunct professor at Cosumnes River College in Sacramento. Continuing his commitment to public service, Sean now serves as the volunteer Para-Chaplain for the Daisy Mountain Fire District in New River, AZ.