Chief Brown has over 28 years experience in public safety including over 25 in the fire service. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Management from the University of Phoenix, a Master of Science Degree in Executive Fire Service Leadership from Grand Canyon University and is a graduate of the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program. Mayer, where he has served as the Fire Chief since 2004, is the sixth Fire Chief's job of his career. He has held numerous local and state civic and professional positions, was named the 2009 Chief Fire Officer of the Year by the Arizona Fire Chief’s Association and the 2007 Mayer Citizen of the Year by the Arizona Highway 69 Chamber of Commerce. He is an instructor at the annual Arizona State Fire School and during several fire conferences throughout the state.
Chief McGhee has an extensive fire service career, in Texas and Arizona spanning over 34 years. He aspires to be a helicopter pilot.
Captain LaGreca has been with the department for 10 years. He is a qualified wildland Engine Boss, and has an Associates Degree in Fire Science. Captain LaGreca recently earned his bachelor's Degree in Fire Service Management from ASU. He also holds a Management Certificate from FEMA in Professional Development. Captain LaGreca lives in Mayer with his wife and daughter, where he spends much of his time off as an Upland game professional hunting guide and is also an avid fisherman.
Captain Haney has been with the Mayer Fire Department for 15 years. Captain Haney is the President of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 3066, Yavapai Professional Firefighters. Tom lives in Mayer with his wife.
Ryan Trask
Captain Trask was recently promoted in 2011. He is active in MFD's special operations division and is the IAFF Local 3066 Chapter Vice President.
