Jason Catrambone, Fire Chief for Harris County Emergency Services District 16 / Klein Fire Department
Jason Catrambone currently serves as the Fire Chief for Harris County Emergency Services District 16 / Klein Fire Department, Klein Texas. Chief Catrambone began his fire service career over thirty years ago in crash fire rescue serving in the United States Marine Corps.
Chief Catrambone was elected to the IAFC Volunteer Combination Officers Section Board in 2014 and has served as the IAFC VCOS International Director since 2021. Chief Catrambone also served on the Board of Director's for the North Dakota State Fire Chiefs Association from 2014 to 2021 and was President from 2017 to 2019.
Chief Catrambone has experience in career, volunteer, and combination systems and believes that the fire service can progress into the future with collaboration and speaking with "One Voice" on the topics and concerns of the fire service. Chief Catrambone's ability to pull from his experience as a leader in different service provider models allows him to engage at state and national levels on legislation providing a balanced viewpoint.
Chief Catrambone holds a bachelor's degree in Fire Service Administration and is a credentialed Chief Fire Officer through the Center for Public Safety Excellence.
Platform
Chief Catrambone has been a member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs since 2006. Chief Catrambone used the benefits and believes that the IAFC is the premier organization to be the voice of not only the leadership of the fire service but also the fire service. To do this Chief Catrambone believes that the organization must lead with a sense of service, honor, and integrity. As treasurer, Chief Catrambone would use those same principles to ensure the financial stability to carry the IAFC into the future.
Key Points
- Honoring the history of the organization while preparing financially for the future.
- Fostering relationships that represent the whole of the organization through collaboration.
- Ability to make tough decisions to ensure financial stability.
- Committed to providing financial transparency and being responsive to the needs of divisions, sections, and membership.
- Maintain an openness to innovation to prepare for future needs of the IAFC. Strategic budgeting that aligns with the organization's goals and priorities. Continue to advocate for the Fire Service from the local to international level.
- Chief Catrambone's dedication to financial integrity, member engagement, and strategic planning makes him an excellent candidate for the position of Treasurer. His platform aligns with IAFC's vision and mission to provide leadership to current and future fire service leaders through vision, information, education, and representation for a safer tomorrow.