Todd Moss promoted to Tahoe Douglas Fire Battalion/EMS Chief

Todd Moss has been promoted to Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District Battalion Chief. The South Tahoe High graduate has been with the department since 1998 when he started at a firefighter/paramedic.

In his new capacity, Moss will be responsible for the day to day operations for A Shift. Moss will also serve as the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Chief and Custodian of Records. Chief Moss will be the NV PERS Chief Officer Representative, a member of the Employee Benefits Committee and he will oversee the GASB 45 and 68 compliance requirements.

Moss has been promoted through the ranks to Engineer and Captain working on numerous special projects. He was instrumental in securing the fire district’s first Hazardous Materials Response Trailer, instituting a wellness/fitness initiative with workout equipment and certified peer fitness trainers. He also serves on the Health and Safety Committee which reviews firefighter equipment, safety gear, uniform standards and injury prevention efforts. Chief Moss was a member of the Quad County HazMat Team from 2000-2014.

Moss has been a member of the Tahoe Douglas Bomb Squad since 2006 and was appointed to the leadership position of Commander in 2014. In that capacity, he has had the opportunity to train with the U.S. Department of Justice – Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Chief Moss ives in Gardnerville with his wife and daughters.

Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District is an “All Risk” Department providing Fire Prevention, Fire Suppression, Advanced Life Support, Explosive Ordinance Disposal, Forest Fuels Management, and Emergency Rescue. The dedicated professionals respond to approximately 2000 emergency calls annually. The Fire District currently holds an ISO rating 3/3Y.