Faculty
The instructional staff of the Kilgore College Fire Academy offers an eclectic assortment of experience and education. The staff employed by the Kilgore College Fire Academy consists of the following professional instructors:
Ronnie Gothard
Director of KC Fire Academy
40 years experience
Reggie Cooper
Marshall Fire Department, Asst. Chief
15 years of experience
Certifications: Firefighter Advanced, Fire Service Instructor I, Arson Investigator Basic, Fire Investigator Basic, Inspector Basic
Mike Fennell
Lead Instructor, Retired Longview Fire Dept. Driver/Engineer
30 years experience
Brian Jones
Longview Fire Department
16 years of experience
Certifications: Master Firefighter, TCFP Intermediate Instructor, Paramedic
Kevin May
Longview Fire Department
Arson Investigator Adv., Firefighter Adv., Driver/Operator – Pumper, Inspector Basic, Fire Service Instructor II
Josh Parish
Longview Fire Department
Certifications: Firefighter Advanced, Instructor I
Andy Parker
Longview Fire Department – Firefighter Advanced,Instructor II, Hazardous Materials Technician
Jimmy Purcell
Longview Fire Dept. – Fire Marshal’s Office
15 years of experience
Master Certifications: Firefighter/Investigator/ARFF/Pump Op./Paramedic/Peace Officer/Instructor
James Sanders
Kilgore Fire Dept., Driver
31 years of experience
Certifications: TCFP Master Firefighter, Fire Service Instructor II, EMT Basic, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Basic Master Certificate
Bert Scott III
Longview Fire Dept./Elderville-Lakeport VFD Training Officer
18 yrs. Experience
Certifications: Intermediate Instructor, Fire Examiner, BCLS instructor, ACLS Instructor, Paramedic
J. P. Steelman
Longview Fire Dept. – District Chief
23 years of experience
TCFP Master Firefighter/Master Instructor/Fire Officer II/Basic Fire Inspector, Licensed Paramedic, HazMat Specialist
