Command Staff

Fire Chief Chris Wolfe began his fire service career in 2002 as a Firefighter/EMT with South Trail Fire District. He subsequently served as a Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire Inspector, Division Chief of Support Services, and Assistant Chief of Administration.

Fire Chief Wolfe has vast experience and knowledge of disaster preparedness and response. He has filled many roles within the Incident Management System serving on the Statewide Emergency Response Committee (SERP). Specifically, he was deployed to the statewide responses to Hurricane Michael, numerous wildfires and the Champlain Tower Building Collapse in Surfside, Florida.

Fire Chief Wolfe obtained his Bachelors Degree of Public Administration from Barry University and his designation as Certified District Manager from Florida State University. Additionally, he has continued his education earning many certifications from Florida State Fire College as well attending multiple courses at the National Fire Academy and the Federal Emergency Management Institute.

Fire Chief Wolfe has served as the Secretary-Treasurer for the Lee County Fire Chief’s Association. He is a member of the Florida Fire Chief’s Association, Statewide Emergency Response Committee serving as Regional and County Coordinator positions.

During his spare time, Chief Wolfe enjoys being with his family, riding his motorcycle and taking cruise vacations.

Chief Bauer began his fire service career in 1997 as a fire explorer with the City of Sunrise Florida. In 1998 while still in high school Chief Bauer became certified as a firefighter 1 in the State of Florida, through a summer program for Fire Explorers. At this time, he began serving as a volunteer firefighter for Broward County Fire Rescue in the Southwest Ranches service area. Upon graduating from high school Chief Bauer attended the Mcfatter Technical Institute for his firefighter 2 certification and then Edison Community College for EMT. Chief Bauer was employed by Collier County EMS, and then the Immokalee Fire Control District.

In 2003 Chief Bauer was hired at the Seminole Tribe of Florida when they started their fire rescue service and was one of the first employees hired. Chief Bauer rose through the ranks holding the positions of Firefighter/EMT, Driver/Engineer, Lieutenant Engine Company, Captain, District Chief, and Division Chief.

In 2012 Chief Bauer returned to the Immokalee Fire Control District serving through his tenure as: Firefighter/EMT, Driver Engineer, Lieutenant, Battalion Chief, and Division Chief.

Chief Bauer has a vast array of knowledge and skills that encompasses many areas of the fire service including Special Operations, Administration, Communications, Technology, and Planning. Chief Bauer is a Certified District Manager through Florida State University and a graduate of the Florida Fire Chiefs Emergency Services Leadership Institute. Chief Bauer has been deployed several times to large-scale emergencies throughout the country including Hurricanes Katrina, Wilma, Irma, large wildfires, and other large disasters.

Chief Bauer serves at the chairman of the Collier County Fire and EMS Chiefs Association Communications Subcommittee and the Florida SERP Region 6 Communications Interoperability Committee. Chief Bauer is a member of the Florida Fire Chiefs Association, International Association of Firefighters, Florida Association of Special Districts.

During his spare time, Chief Bauer enjoys being with his family, riding his motorcycle, and spending time in the mountains.

Deputy Chief Chris Diaz began his career in 2007 as a Firefighter/EMT with East Naples Fire Control and Rescue District. Chief Diaz rose through the ranks holding the positions of Driver/Engineer, Lieutenant, Battalion Chief, and receiving his appointment to Deputy Chief in 2024. His responsibilities in this role include overseeing both the Operations and Training Divisions.

Deputy Chief Diaz highly values formal education and currently holds a Masters in Public Administration from Florida Gulf Coast University, a Bachelors in Public Safety Management and Associates Degrees in both Fire Science Technology and Emergency Medical Services from Florida Southwestern State College. He is also a Certified District Manager through Florida State University and Fire Officer IV certified through the Florida State Fire College.

Deputy Chief Diaz is passionate about preparing our future firefighters and fire service leaders to better serve our community. Outside of work Deputy Chief Diaz enjoys spending time with family and friends, outdoor activities, traveling and continuing to learn.

Chief of Staff Nicole Chesser began her career in the fire service in 2005, starting in the Finance Division of the East Naples Fire Control and Rescue District. Over the years, she has held a variety of administrative roles, gaining extensive technical expertise in Fire District Administration, particularly in Finance, Human Resources, and executive support within the Office of the Fire Chief. Ms. Chesser holds a Certificate Degree in Accounting Applications, a Bachelor of Science in Administration, and is a Certified District Manager.

In her role as Chief of Staff, Ms. Chesser manages the District’s administrative operations and provides high-level strategic support to the Fire Chief, helping to drive the District’s mission and overall success. She is passionate about serving others and supporting their growth. Outside of work, she enjoys fishing in the Everglades with her husband and cherishes time spent with their eight children and four grandchildren.

Assistant Chief Forrest Campbell began his career as a firefighter with Golden Gate Fire District in 2001. Through the years with Golden Gate Fire District, Assistant Chief Campbell became an Engineer and then a Lieutenant. After the formation of Greater Naples Fire District between East Naples Fire District and Golden Gate Fire District in 2014, Assistant Chief Campbell became a Battalion Chief in 2016. In these twenty years, he was a member of the Dive Rescue Team, and has been involved in various committees to assist in steering the department into the future.

In May of 2021, he was promoted to the rank of Assistant Chief of Operations. In this position, he oversees the day-to-day operations of all shift personnel in the department. Each shift has three Battalion Chiefs, for a total of nine, who report directly to Assistant Chief Campbell and who oversee the remaining Captains, Lieutenants, Engineers, and Firefighters.

When not on duty, Assistant Chief Campbell enjoys spending time with his family and outdoor recreational activities.

Assistant Chief Krajewski began his career in 1999 with the Golden Gate Fire District.  He has served in the ranks of Firefighter, Driver/Engineer, Lieutenant, and Battalion Chief. In 2021 he was promoted to the Rank of Assistant Chief.

Assistant Chief Krajewski has oversight responsibilities for Training, Safety, and Special Operations. In this position he coordinates training for all members of the Greater Naples Fire District with the assistance of his team members of the Training Section. Assistant Chief Krajewski has been involved with several District committees and is currently the Chairman of the District’s Health & Safety Committee. He is also Co-Chairperson, with the Human Resources Director, who have oversight for the development of the District’s Standard Operating Guidelines.

As the Special Operations Chief, Assistant Chief Krajewski has responsibility for the District’s Dive, Hazardous Materials, MERT, and Technical Rescue teams. He is also part of the District’s Technical Rescue Team, LTRT635, and was deployed to north Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael.

On his days off, Assistant Chief enjoys spending time with his family, listening to books on World War II, NASA, and the United States Space Program, and staying in touch with his new grandson over FaceTime.

Before joining the Greater Naples Fire Rescue District, Assistant Chief Mark Stirns served with Bonita Springs Fire Control & Rescue District for 24 years, where he developed a solid foundation in fire suppression, emergency response, and leadership. He began his career with East Naples Fire in September 2012, which later merged into Greater Naples Fire Rescue District. In November 2017, he was promoted to Driver/Engineer and ultimately was appointed to Assistant Chief in April 2024.

In his current role, Assistant Chief Stirns oversees Support Services which includes the Fleet and Logistics Divisions, ensuring that the District’s apparatus, equipment, and logistical operations meet the highest standards of efficiency and readiness. His strong background in mechanical systems and fire apparatus maintenance plays a key role in ensuring that the District’s equipment operates at peak performance. He holds an Associate’s Degree and is certified as a Fire Instructor I/II.
In addition to his work with the Greater Naples Fire Rescue District, Assistant Chief Stirns serves as a Fire Commissioner for San Carlos Park, actively contributing to the safety and well-being of his community.

Dedicated to firefighter safety, professional development, and community outreach, Assistant Chief Stirns strives to foster excellence at every level. Outside of work, he enjoys spending quality time with his wife and son, often exploring the outdoors or relaxing with a fishing trip.

Assistant Chief Shawn Hanson has been a dedicated, contributing member of the Fire Service Profession for more than 16 years. She currently leads as Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal over the Fire & Life Safety Section of The Greater Naples Fire Rescue District. Proven performance and experience in various leadership roles have led her to where she is today.

In August, 2001, she began her career as the Fire Prevention Specialist for the City of Naples Fire – Rescue Department. She transitioned to the role of full-time Fire Inspector and Firefighter for the Immokalee Fire Control District in October, 2004, and then in October, 2005, she joined the East Naples Fire Control & Rescue District, where she worked her way through the ranks of Fire Inspector/Firefighter, Lieutenant Inspector, and Captain. During her tenure as Captain over the East Naples Fire Prevention Bureau, the District entered into an agreement to combine Fire Prevention Services with the Golden Gate Fire Control and Rescue District. Soon after, Assistant Chief Hanson was named the Division Chief/Fire Marshal for the combined districts. An agreement was also established for her to serve as the Collier County Fire Marshal, managing the Isles of Capri, Ochopee, and Unincorporated Collier County communities respectively, while maintaining supervisory authority over fire plans review. While serving in this capacity, Assistant Chief Hanson changed the District’s overall approach to fire inspections to a more customer friendly, full-service Fire & Life Safety Branch, thus greatly improving relationships and fire safety education within the communities served by the District.

Assistant Chief Hanson was awarded the 2014 Fire Marshal of the Year designation by the Florida Fire Marshals & Inspectors Association. In 2015, not only was she awarded with a Fire Commendation by the Local Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, but she was also recognized as the State of Florida Fire Marshal of the Year by Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, Jeff Atwater. In 2016 Assistant Chief Hanson was proudly designated as the Florida Fire Chief’s Association Fire Marshal of the Year and was awarded the Tenzinga Excellence in Leadership Award, Leader of the Year for the Greater Naples Fire Rescue District.

Along with her ongoing, daily responsibilities as Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal, she continues to demonstrate her leadership abilities in many capacities. As a selected member of the Florida Fire Sprinkler Coalition, Assistant Chief Hanson serves as the Legislative Committee Chair. She actively participates as a member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as a primary technical committee member for Fundamentals of Combustible Dusts, as well as serving as an alternate on two NFPA technical committees for Assembly Occupancies, she serves as the President of the Collier County Fire Marshals’ Association, and is a proud participate in multiple International Association of Fire Chiefs’ (IAFC) committees and programs, including being one of fourteen international members of the IAFC’s Diversity and Executive Development Program (iDELP) and she is a graduate of the Florida Fire & Emergency Service Foundation Emergency Services Leadership Institute.

With her ongoing dedication and performance, Assistant Chief Hanson exemplifies the Greater Naples Fire Rescue District’s mission of protecting life and property by providing emergency response services and education for the residents, businesses, and visitors of our community.

Division Chief Dennis DiSarro is a certified Florida Firefighter/Paramedic currently assigned to the Training Section as a Division Chief of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the Training/Special Operations Division(s) for the Greater Naples Fire Rescue District.

Chief DiSarro’s educational accomplishments consist of a Masters in Education with an emphasis in Adult Education and instructional technology from St. Joseph’s University, Bachelors in Fire and Emergency Services Management from the University of Florida, and Associate Degrees in Fire Science and Emergency Medicine from Edison State College. He is a State Certified Pump Operator, Fire Officer II, and Instructor III. Chief DiSarro is also a National Association of EMS Educators Level A & B Instructor.

Chief DiSarro lives in Naples, Florida, loves to be outside gardening, growing fruits and vegetables. He enjoys practicing yoga and spending time with his wife and four dogs.