Chief Nyle Zikmund has been with
the department since 1981.Chief Nyle Zikmund joined
the department as a volunteer in the fall of 1981.
After completion of initial training he was assigned
as a firefighter on the day shift at Station Three
and night shift at Station Two. Rising through the
ranks of Fire Motor Operator, Captain, District Chief,
he was hired full time in 1994 as the Deputy Chief
in charge of Training and Prevention. In May of 1995
he was selected from a field of 37 candidates to replace
retiring Fire Chief Ron Fagerstrom who had led the
department for the past 28 years, 24 of those in a
full time capacity.
Chief Zikmund is a life-long resident of the City
of Blaine. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Secondary Education from the University of Wisconsin
Stout, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Science
Technology from the University of Cincinnati, a Masters
Degree in Public Administration from Hamline University,
a Executive Fire Officer Degree from the National
Fire Academy and is an Accredited Fire Officer through
the National Accreditation Of Fire Officers.
Philosophically Chief Zikmund believes strongly in
fire prevention as the most effective tool in saving
lives and property from the devastating impact of
fire. To that end the department boasts some of the
most innovative and progressive programs in the state
supported by the largest core of individuals dedicated
to prevention programs. |
