Chief Brian Schaeffer

Public Safety Advisory Council (PSAC)

Executive Committee Member National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) Fire Chief

Brian Schaeffer is a decisive and broadly experienced organizational leader with a history of
steadfast leadership of fire departments and communication centers servicing large metro urban
populations. Chief Schaeffer's 35 years of experience spans primarily three states (MO, KS, and
WA) as a Fire Chief, Deputy and Assistant Chief, Paramedic,/Firefighter, Flight Paramedic,
emergency services instructor, hazardous materials specialist, and wildland firefighter.
His specialty includes executive leadership, crisis communications, business management, data
analytics, and technology applications. Served on PSAC 2019-2025