Terry Deguentz

Terry DeGuentz is an experienced risk engineering consultant currently working with Allrisk Engineering, Inc. since June 2023 and serves as a volunteer firefighter at Bullard Volunteer Fire Department since July 2024. Previously, Terry held the position of Agency Instructor III at Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service and managed emergency response, safety, and health for petrochemical, refining, and manufacturing industries from January 2013 to June 2023. As Fire Marshal for St. Louis County from July 1989 to 2012, Terry oversaw engineering, education, and enforcement initiatives to improve life safety through code compliance. Terry's public service includes roles as a firefighter, paramedic, and law enforcement officer in St. Louis County, beginning as a volunteer firefighter/EMT at St. Charles Fire Protection District from April 1984 to December 1996. Terry holds a Bachelor of Science in Fire Science from Purdue Global and various certificates in fire officer training and management from respected institutions.