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Staff
Fire Chief Jim Case
Chief Jim Case has been involved with the fire service since 1990 and has been a member of the Wauwatosa Fire Department since 2001. He previously served as the Assistant Chief of Administration where he was responsible for management of the Fire Department’s budget and the Community Risk Reduction Bureau. He is also an active member State of Wisconsin Disaster Medical Response Team (DMAT). Chief Case has deployed with DMAT to numerous disasters including Hurricane Sandy in 2011 and Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
Chief Case’s education and training include an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science, a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire and Emergency Resource Management, and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership. He recently completed the Executive Leaders Program at the US Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security (ELP 2102). His certifications include: Nationally Registered Paramedic, CPR Instructor, Fire Inspector, Fire Instructor, Arson Investigator, Tactical EMS provider, and Incident Commander.
Chief Case’s fire service career began as a volunteer with the Marquette County Sheriff’s Department where he was a member of the local Search & Rescue (SAR) Team. He also served in a similar capacity with the Pennington County, South Dakota SAR. During his time with the SAR teams, Chief Case gained significant experience in specialized rescue techniques such as rope and trench rescue.
Prior to joining WFD, Chief Case served nine years of active duty with the U.S. Air Force as a personnel readiness technician achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant in the 28th Bomb Wing’s Personnel Readiness Unit. In this role he was responsible for the deployment and management of over 5,000 personnel, often in combat zones. His service included numerous deployments to Iraq, Turkey, and Haiti. After leaving the military and returning to Wisconsin, he joined the Muskego Volunteer Fire Company where, he was promoted multiple times, eventually reaching the rank of Assistant Chief.
414-479-3450
jcase@wauwatosa.net
Command Staff
Assistant Chief Barbara Kadrich
Assistant Chief Barbara Kadrich began her fire service career in 1995 and joined the Wauwatosa Fire Department in 1998. Over the years, she has held numerous leadership and operational roles, including serving as a Battalion Chief, where she was responsible for managing daily shift operations and overseeing fire and rescue responses across the city and southeastern Wisconsin.
Throughout her career, Assistant Chief Kadrich has contributed to the department in many capacities, including Paramedic, Special Rescue Team Leader, Hazardous Materials Team Leader, Honor Guard Commander, CPR Instructor, Lieutenant, and Communications Director.
She holds an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science, a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Administration, and a Chief Fire Officer Certification from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, along with various other professional certifications.
In her current role, Assistant Chief Kadrich is responsible for the administrative functions of the Wauwatosa Fire Department and serves as the city's Fire Marshal. She oversees the Community Risk Reduction Bureau and plays an active role in Emergency Management. Additionally, she serves as a Public Information Officer for the department.
414-479-3449
bkadrich@wauwatosa.net
Assistant Chief Ryan Stanwood
Assistant Chief Stanwood is responsible for Operations, overseeing all fire suppression, training, fleet, and emergency medical services.
Assistant Chief Stanwood began his public service career in 2007 with the New Berlin Fire Department as a part-time Firefighter/Paramedic. Before that he served in the United States Marine Corps as an infantryman, earning the rank of Sergeant. Assistant Chief Stanwood started his career with the Wauwatosa Fire Department in 2010 where he served in multiple roles such as Paramedic, Lieutenant, and Captain. Assistant Chief Stanwood is also one of the charter members of our TEMS unit.
Assistant Chief Stanwood’s passion for Truck company operations, mentorship, and training has led him to assist in the progression of the Joint Fire Academy and the forward movement of the Wauwatosa Fire Department.
In Assistant Chief Stanwood’s off time, he enjoys hunting, vacationing, and most of all, his wife and two boys.
414-479-3452
rstanwood@wauwatosa.net
Battalion Chief Jeremy Blair
Battalion Chief Jeremy Blair is responsible for supervision of our firefighting staff during the green shift. He has been a member of the department since 2006.
414-479-3447
jblair@wauwatosa.net
Battalion Chief Lance Grimord
Battalion Chief Lance Grimord is responsible for supervision of our firefighting staff during the blue shift. He has been a member of the department since 1999.
414-479-3447
lgrimord@wauwatosa.net
Battalion Chief Kurt Trevisan
Battalion Chief Trevisan started in the fire service in 1986 with the Elm Grove Fire Department. He has proudly served the City of Wauwatosa since 1995. Throughout his career with the Wauwatosa Fire Department he has held many ranks, including Firefighter, Paramedic, Lieutenant, and Captain. Prior to his promotion to Battalion Chief in March 2023, he served as the Fire Training Officer.
Battalion Chief Trevisan has been influential in the development of the department’s Firefighter Intern Program. He is also made a huge impact on the continued success of the Joint Fire Training Academy. He is passionate about educating future leaders in the fire service and is committed to providing the best possible service for the citizens of Wauwatosa.
414-479-3447
ktrevisan@wauwatosa.net
Battalion Chief Chris Sandoval
Battalion Chief Chris Sandoval started his career in the fire service with the Mequon Fire Department where he worked as a Lieutenant and Paramedic for 5 years. He was hired by the Wauwatosa Fire Department in 2012. He has held the positions of Firefighter/Paramedic, TEMS Team Leader, Motor Pump Operator, and Lieutenant.
Battalion Chief Sandoval has a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology and an Associate’s Degree in Paramedicine. He holds certifications in Firefighter I and II, Driver/Operator, Fire Officer, Fire Instructor, Fire Investigator, EMS Instructor II, Safety Officer, American Heart Association CPR/ACLS/PALS Instructor, Critical Care Paramedic, Tactical EMS, and Mobile Integrated Health. He is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public Health.
Battalion Chief Sandoval is currently the EMS Manager and Training Coordinator for all Wauwatosa EMTs and Paramedics. He also assists in incident command roles at significant emergencies. He is currently the Vice-President of the Milwaukee County Training Officers and an EMS Instructor at Milwaukee Area Technical College.
414-479-3455
csandoval@wauwatosa.net
Battalion Chief Travis Padgett
Battalion Chief Travis Padgett is responsible for the Training Division of the Wauwatosa Fire Department. He has been a member of the department since 2015 and has served in multiple roles such as a Lieutenant, a paramedic, and a member of our T.E.M.S. Team.
414-479-3456
tpadgett@wauwatosa.net
Support Staff
Office Manager Amy Rummel
Office Manager Amy Rummel began her career with the City of Wauwatosa in 2000, where she worked in the Buildings & Safety Division as a permit clerk. In 2004 she moved to the Wauwatosa Fire Department as the Fire Education Coordinator & Fire Prevention Office Assistant. Office Manager Rummel was promoted to her current position in 2011.
Office Manager Rummel has an Associate Degree as an Administrative Assistant from Milwaukee Area Technical College. She is proficient in numerous computer programs, including Microsoft Office. Her primary responsibilities include payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and purchasing. She assists with the hiring process, budget, website, and any other duties the Chief Staff may assign. Office Manager Rummel plays a large role in making sure the day to day operations of the Wauwatosa Fire Department run smoothly.
On top of Office Manager Rummel's everyday duties with the Wauwatosa Fire Department, she is a Wellness Champion for the City of Wauwatosa, on the Board of Directors for the Focus Credit Union, and is the Vice President of the Wisconsin Fire Service Administrative Association.
414-479-3446
arummel@wauwatosa.net
Community Outreach Specialist Cody Xiong
Community Outreach Specialist Cody Xiong has served the Wauwatosa Fire Department since 2022. Prior to that, he worked for the the City of Wauwatosa Clerk’s Office as an Elections & Licensing Clerk.
His duties include working with both the Administrative Staff to help facilitate the day to day operations of the department and the Community Risk Reduction Bureau to conduct training, provide education, to manage the department's social media accounts, and to coordinate resources of the Fire Department's various outreach programs throughout the community.
Community Outreach Specialist Xiong has an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice and has a Social Media Manager Certificate from the University of Wisconsin. He is a member of SafeKids Wisconsin and the Wisconsin State Fire Inspectors Association. He also holds a certification as a Notary Public for the State of Wisconsin.
414-479-3445
cxiong@wauwatosa.net
Community Risk Reduction Bureau Staff
Fire Inspector Dan Schmocker
Fire Inspector Dan Schmocker’s passion is to promote a safe and progressive environment to live, work, and socialize. He has a natural ability to educate people while enforcing fire / building codes in a fair and thorough manner.
Inspector Schmocker began his career in the fire service as a volunteer firefighter with the Town of Ixonia in 1984. In 1987 he became a fire inspector and that is what sparked his passion for public education and fire prevention. Inspector Schmocker has proudly served the Wauwatosa Fire Department since 2004.
Fire Inspector Schmocker is currently licensed as a Wisconsin Fire Detection Prevention & Suppression Inspector, Wisconsin Building Inspector, and NFPA Certified Plan Examiner. Additional certifications include: Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazardous Materials Operations, Driver / Operator – Pumper, Driver / Operator- Aerial, Fire Investigator I, Fire Inspector I, Fire Officer I & II, Emergency Services Instructor I, II, & III, Airport Firefighter, Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Apparatus.
Fire Inspector Schmocker is a member and past president of the Wisconsin State Fire Inspectors Association, and a member of the Building Inspectors Association of Southeastern Wisconsin. Inspector Schmocker has also been appointed and is the Vice Chair for the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 314 Fire Prevention Code Advisory Committee.
414-479-3457
dschmocker@wauwatosa.net
Fire Inspector Doug Spankowski
Fire Inspector Doug Spankowski has served the Wauwatosa Fire Department since 2014. Prior to that, he was with the Wauwatosa Water Department as a Plant Operator. He has an extensive background in both industrial mechanical and electrical fields from nearly two decades working in manufacturing.
Fire Inspector Spankowski has an Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Milwaukee Area Technical College and holds a State of Wisconsin Journeyman card in Machine Repair/Industrial Maintenance. He is a licensed Commercial Building Inspector, a licensed Wisconsin Fire Detection Prevention & Suppression Inspector, and a NFPA certified Plan Examiner. He also has certifications in Fire Inspector I, and Arson Investigation.
Fire Inspector Spankowski is a member of the Wisconsin State Fire Inspectors Association and the Building Inspectors Association of Southeastern Wisconsin.
414-479-3459
dspankowski@wauwatosa.net
Fire Inspector Ryan Schreiber
Fire Inspector Ryan Schreiber joined the Wauwatosa Fire Department in May of 2025. Prior to that, he worked in the private fire alarm industry and was a Firefighter in western Racine County where he sustained a on-duty injury. He has an extensive background in fire alarm system inspections, installation and servicing of fire alarms.
Fire Inspector Schreiber is a licensed Wisconsin Fire Detection Prevention & Suppression Inspector, and holds a NICET certification in Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems. Fire Inspector Schreiber has a IFSAC Firefighter 1 certification and has a HazMat Ops certificate. He is a member of the Wisconsin State Firefighters Association and the Wisconsin State Fire Inspectors Association.
414-479-3451
rschreiber@wauwatosa.net
Fleet Maintenance Staff
Fire Mechanic Derek Kreuser
Fire Mechanic Derek Kreuser brings a wealth of expertise to our department. His professional career as a diesel mechanic spans back to 2010. Before joining our team, he attended the Universal Technical Institute. He honed his skills working at Reliant Fire Apparatus, Inc. and holds a title of Pierce Master Technician. In addition to his mastery Pierce Apparatus, he is certified in Waterous Pump and Genesis Extrication Tool.
Mechanic Kreuser plays a crucial role in our department by overseeing the maintenance and repair of all twenty-eight apparatus and vehicles. His responsibilities extend beyond routine maintenance, as he is dedicated to promptly addressing any issues that may arise to ensure our vehicles are always ready to respond to emergencies. Additionally, he serves as a point of contact for parts and shop supply vendors, effectively coordinating with them to streamline the procurement process. Mechanic Kreuser organizes out-of-house repairs, collaborates with apparatus manufacturers and repair shops to expedite our apparatus’ return to service. His commitment and expertise contributes significantly to the efficiency of our fleet.
414-479-3454
dkreuser@wauwatosa.net