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Renton RFA
​Peer Support Team (Alphabetical by Last Name)

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Dan Alexander
Renton RFA
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​Lieutenant with Renton, hired in 2002. Been with our Peer Support team since it started in 2013. Currently the team coordinator. I have a wife and two kids, I help coach junior sports, am active in my church, and have a heart to help my brother and sister firefighters when needed to help them remain emotionally healthy in this job. It is important for them, their family, and their ability to enjoy this job despite some of the not so pleasant aspects.

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Luke Alvarado
Renton RFA
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​I was hired in 2004 and have been a member of the Water Rescue Team (SCUBA Dive/Swiftwater Rescue) for the past 11 years.  I have also been a member of the Rope Rescue Team and HazMat team.  In my off time, I enjoy hiking, snowboarding, playing softball and spending time with my beautiful wife and dog (Cholo).  I am fluent in Spanish and have been a member of the PEER Support Team since its inception in Renton 3 years ago.  

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Chuck DeSmith
Renton RFA
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​I was born and raised in Renton, and started as a Resident Volunteer in 1988 and hired in 1990 at KCFD#25 which contracted to City of Renton in 1993.

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Josh Downing
​Renton RFA
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Husband father of 4.  Love to coach football, baseball and basketball.  Love to travel  and  enjoy the outdoors. I am a Hazardous Materials team member and have been a firefighter for 14 years.  Always available and would love to hear from you.

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Darron Erickson
​Renton RFA
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​My name is Darron Erickson.  I am married to my wife, Elizabeth, for 11 years and have two daughters – Lael (9) and Courtney (26).  I started in the Fire Service as a volunteer/resident at Fire District 20 and was hired in 1998 by Fire District 40.  I currently work for Renton Regional Fire Authority, as Renton and District 40 merged locals in 2008.  I am honored to be part of your/our support team, and I am always available - if/when needed.

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Andrew Facchini
Renton RFA
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I enjoy staying active outdoors.  Skiing, snowboarding, backpacking, mountaineering and also spending time with my family.  I am married to my wife Brittanie and have a son Elijah.  I really enjoy spending time with people and would love to hear back from you.

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Chris Gerke
​Renton RFA
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Former US Marine, Lacrosse coach, family man, love being a dad.  Hazmat technician at station 14.  Always willing to listen, in the trenches together.

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Erik Hammes
Renton RFA
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​I was hired in 1998 with Renton Fire after being a resident FF with Federal Way Fire starting at age 19. I have a 20 year old daughter who lives in Bellingham right now working full-time and going to school. I currently live in the Fairwood area of Renton with my girlfriend and her 2 boys. In our department, getting on the peer support team was by a vote of our members, and I was honored to be selected. The training has been great. I’m very happy this resource for our members, no matter what department we are with, is available and becoming an embedded part of our culture of taking care of each other.

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Scott Harter
Renton RFA
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​Hire date September 2008 with Renton Fire.  Live in Gig Harbor with my wife and son on a Hobby farm.  We enjoy life on the farm and spending time outside and seeking small weekend adventures.  

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Zach Harter
​Renton RFA
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I have been married 10 years and have 5 wonderful children.  I am an Iraqi war vet.  I like all things outdoors, hiking fishing and camping. I am involved in my local church and do medical mission work.  I have been a firefighter 6 years and would love hear from you.

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Chris Krystofiak
​Renton RFA
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Hey guys, my name is Chris.  I have been with the Renton RFA since 2005.  The close knit relationships we build, the station we live out of, the calls we see, and the time we spend away from our families all plays into who we are as a person.  I am married, have two boys in middle school, and few dogs and cats at home.  We love getting outside, taking day trips around the area, and sometimes letting my boys beat me at video games.  I have been with peer support since Renton started our program and would be happy to talk to anyone who needs someone to talk with.  Call anytime.

 
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Rick Myking
​Renton RFA
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Hired in Sept, 1988.  29 years in the fire service, I have experienced most positions in the fire service from firefighter to special ops to supervisor and have loved every step along the way.
I am passionate about family, mission work and making connections with people. I love to watch football and love to be outdoors camping, hiking and skiing.  I am always willing to listen and support you where you're at.

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Jeff Richards
​Renton RFA
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I have been with Renton Fire 32 years- currently assigned as driver at station 17. I believe in the peer support mission and think it is one of the best changes I have seen in the fire service.  I enjoy my family- two adult children and a son in law and I like working out and sports activities.


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Steve Trujillo
​Renton RFA
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I live in Bonney Lake and have a wonderful wife, a two year old son and a dog named Kira.  I enjoy exercise and enjoy teaching crossfit. Love to hear from you if you would like to reach out.

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