Erik Patten

Erik Patten has extensive experience in fire service with the City of Stockton, California, starting as a Firefighter/Paramedic from January 2000 to January 2008 and advancing to positions including Fire Captain/Paramedic, Battalion Chief, and Fire/Arson Investigator. Erik served as Deputy Director of Training, responsible for training operations within the Stockton Fire Department. Educational qualifications include an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Foothill College and an Associate of Science degree in Fire Science/Fire-fighting from Mission College.