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Chris Paskett

The Change Chief

Chris Paskett started his career in the fire service in 1998. He currently works as assistant fIre chief of emergency operations with Eugene Springfield (Oregon) Fire, and has served in training, as chief of logistics and safety, and as acting deputy chief of strategic services. Paskett holds a doctorate degree in Organizational Leadership, Learning and Innovation from Wilmington University; a master’s degree in Fire and Emergency Management from Oklahoma State University; and a bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion from the University of Utah. Email Chief Paskett.

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