Chris Jelinek

Chris Jelinek has been in the fire service for more than 25 years and currently serves as a battalion chief for the Humboldt Bay Fire Department in Eureka, CA. He has previously served as an associate faculty member for College of the Redwoods’ Fire Technology Program, president of the Humboldt County Training Officers Association and as president of the Northern California Training Officers Association. He has bachelor’s degree from Humboldt State University and is a graduate of the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program.