National Fire Academy Superintendent is Acting Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator
EMMITSBURG, MD -- The National Fire Academy Superintendent has assumed an additional title -- Acting Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator.
Eriks Gabliks is filling the role vacated by Tonya Hoover, who retired recently.
"This is only temporary. I have no interest in the job," Gabliks said, adding that he loves his job at the National Fire Academy.
Gabliks praised Hoover for her tenure. "She's always had a passion for the fire serivce. And, I'm certain that will continue."
Hoover, a former California Fire Marshal, started in the fire service in Shippensburg, PA, where her father was chief.
In a recent interview with Firehouse.com, Hoover said she wanted to spend more time with her family.
Gabliks, who replaced Hoover at the National Fire Academy, told the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association that the process for selecting her replacement is underway.
"Until then, I'll do whatever it takes to get the job donr. I'll be doing both for a time..."
Susan Nicol | News Editor
Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com. She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company, Oxford Fire Company and Brunswick Vol. Fire Co. Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976. Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum. She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council. Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society, Maryland Division. Prior to joining the Firehouse team, she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post, covering fire, law enforcement, court and legislative issues.
