Erik Litzenberg is the fire chief for the Santa Fe, NM, Fire Department. He holds a master’s degree in public administration and is currently working on a doctorate in sports administration. Litzenberg is a graduate of the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program and the Center for Homeland Defense and Security Executive Leadership Program. He represents the IAFC as the chair of the Wildland Fire Policy Committee, and is a member of the Wildland Fire Leadership Council.