Chief Jon Goldman, is the Chief at Lakes Region Mutual Fire Aid, based in Laconia NH. LRMFA provides Fire/EMS, and All Hazards Emergency Dispatching for an 1800 square mile area across 5 counties and one of the most heavily recreated areas of the state. Chief Goldman has served several organizations in his career as a Dispatcher, Communications Trainer, IT Manager, Director, and now Chief. Chief Goldman has always strived to make his organizations leaders in the industry. He has deployed the first, and third APCO certified Agency Training Programs Training Program in NH, was the first Registered Public Safety Leader in NH, the first Certified Public Safety Executive, and one of the first credentialed Communications Unit Leaders in NH. Chief Goldman strongly believes in rigor, accountability and following established local, state, and national standards and best practices. He continues to develop his staff, and team to make them better at what they do. LRMFA embraces the Pride and Ownership mentality creating a culture to embrace change, develop staff, and give each staff member “a seat at the table,” to build upon their personal ownership in their organization. Chief Goldman is a Past President of the Atlantic Chapter of APCO and currently serves as the Executive Council Representative. He is in his 29th year of public service and serves his local town fire department as a Captain overseeing the EMS Division. Chief Goldman also manages First On The Scene Dispatch Training and Consulting, a small 9-1-1 Consulting Company based in NH. Chief Goldman is passionate about 9-1-1, Emergency Communications, and developing the next generation of Leadership.