Chris Kidder began his fire service career in 2002. His journey at South Walton Fire District (SWFD) in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, began in 2005 as a firefighter/EMT. In 2008, Kidder obtained his Florida paramedic license. In 2012, he was promoted to sergeant/paramedic and then rose to the rank of lieutenant/paramedic in 2015. Kidder was promoted to district chief in 2019 and currently is assigned to A-shift. He is an active member of the SWFD Technical Rescue Team. Kidder holds an Associate in Science degree in emergency medical services. He teaches at Northwest Florida State College as an adjunct fire instructor. The certifications that Kidder holds include Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport Program, International Trauma Life Support Instructor, Fire Officer I, Fire Officer II, Instructor I, Live Fire Training Instructor II and pump operator.