2018 Virginia Fire + Rescue Conference

Bobby Drake
Battalion Chief
Hanover Fire-EMS Department


Bobby Drake is an Operations Battalion Chief with the Hanover Fire-EMS Department in Hanover, VA, bringing over 25 years of experience in both volunteer and career roles within a combination department. Throughout his career, he has taken on various key positions, including Recruit Academy Instructor and Department Risk Manager, in addition to his operational duties. Beyond his work within the department, Bobby is actively involved in advancing fire service leadership and training. He is a graduate and staff member of the Virginia Fire Officer Academy, State Advocate for the National Fallen Fire Fighters Foundation, co-author of The Training Officer’s Handbook, and serves on the NFPA Fire Services Training Technical Committee.

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