Staff / Board Members

Our Staff

Venita Brafford

Admin. Assistant

Venita was hired by the WCFPD in 2001 as a secretary. Venita takes care of the day to day needs of the district.

Terry Schell

Battalion Chief

Terry Schell joined the district in September 1996 as a firefighter at WCFPD Station #3. Terry took his training serious and was promoted to a Lieutenant at Station #3. After

Shane Duty

District Lieutenant

Shane Duty joined the fire district full time June 2018. Shane has been with district since 1994.

Kent joined the fire district in 2003 as a volunteer firefighter. Kent advanced through the ranks at Station #5 and Station #2 for many years. Kent attained the rank of Battalion Chief in 2021 and is in charge of Station 4 & 7. Kent is employed by the Illinois EPA.

Jeremy Norris

Fire Chief

Jeremy joined the fire district in 1990 as a volunteer firefighter. He became a full-time Deputy District chief in 2005. He was promoted to Fire Chief in 2010. Jeremy also serves as the districts FOIA officer.

Eric Miller

Battalion Chief

Eric joined the WCFPD 2003 as a volunteer firefighter at Station #5. He advanced through the ranks and was hired as a full time firefighter in 2011. Eric was promoted to Battalion Chief in 2016 and is in charge of the district training and the new Explorer Post.

Brian Burgess

Battalion Chief

Brian joined the fire district in 1998 as a volunteer firefighter. Brian excelled in his training and advanced quickly through the ranks. He was promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief in 2011 and is in charge of Stations 5 & 6. Brian is currently the EMA Director for Williamson County.