Michael F. Fronimos is an assistant chief (ret.) with the Wytheville (VA) Fire-Rescue Department, with 33 years of combined service in VA, KY, MI, and ND. He is studying fire administration at Columbia Southern University. He works part-time with the City of Dry Ridge (KY) Fire Department. Chief Fronimos also has 30+ years of experience as a public information and crisis communicator, having served twice as President of the National Information Officers Association.