executive board
President // Tyler Adair
After moving to Arkansas from California, Tyler started his career in the fire service in 2006 as a volunteer before advancing to a career department 4 years later in 2010. Tyler currently works for the Bentonville Fire Department where he holds the rank of Driver on Truck Co. 2. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Service Administration and he is an accomplished instructor in both Fire and EMS fields with over 10 years’ experience teaching with the Northwest Arkansas Community College Paramedic Programs.
Vice President // Aaron Riley
Aaron Riley is a Captain of an engine on B-Shift at Centerton Fire Department. Riley started his career at Ponca City Fire in 2015 and moved to Centerton in September 2017. With a passion for the fire service and training for any and all scenarios, he has dedicated his career to pushing himself and his shift to always be ready. His favorite training topics are in RIT, Self-Rescue Personnel Development and the basics of the job. If you have an afternoon to burn, he is ready to talk about any and all things Fire Service.
Sgt. at Arms // Adam Frederking
Adam has been a member of the Rogers Fire Department for over 10 years and currently holds the position of Captain. He is one of the founding members of the Natural F.O.O.L.S. and has served in the position of Sgt. at Arms / Armourer for over 4 years.
Secretary // Matt Swanson
Matt has been in the Fire Service since 2011. After serving in the volunteer capacity for several years, he started at his first career department in 2014. He currently serves in the position of Battalion Chief on “C” Shift at the Centerton (AR) Fire Department. Matt rode on the truck for several years but after obtaining his Paramedic in 2019 he has been assigned to an engine and has since fallen in love with engine work.
“Dude. Engine work is Gods work. When we out there flowin’ water and one of your ol’ buds puts on a Creed CD it’s like Jesus Christ is riding shotgun in your convertible rippin’ down route sixty six.”
Training Trustee // Nathan Maxwell
Nathan has been a member of Centerton Fire Department for over 10 years and currently holds the position of Battalion Chief and Paramedic. He has had the privilege of learning from some of the best when it comes to technical rescue, advanced/heavy vehicle extrication and hazmat response. Nathan has worked the majority of his fires with minimal staffing and apparatus which is why he preaches training the basics and training them often. He believes no one is above sweating with their brothers and that no real brother would ever withhold knowledge or training that could save lives.
Treasurer // Adam Stauber
Adam Stauber is a Captain/Paramedic for Beaver Lake Fire department. His given nickname (Stauber) can be used as a noun, verb or even adjective. Stauber started his fire service career in Central Arkansas before migrating to Northwest Arkansas. Although Stauber is a Captain, he can be found routinely geeking out over anything be it a pump panel or talking about big water. Even though Stauber is an engine guy, due to his department’s size he really takes pride in being a jack of all trades.
Trustee at Large // Charlie Kelm
To date, Charlie is nearing 20 years of Firefighting experience in the state of Arkansas. Beginning as a Volunteer in 2004 with The Driggs Volunteer Fire Department until 2012 in pursuit of a career in the Fire Service and after relocating to Northwest AR. Joining the ranks with the City of Gentry Fire Dept. as a volunteer firefighter first, then shortly after as a Part-Time Firefighter. Charlie then became a hired full-time Firefighter for Siloam Springs Fire Dept. until 2019 when he took a job with the City of Rogers Fire. Currently, Charlie is with the City of Rogers Fire Department as Fire Equipment Operator assigned to Ladder Company 1 Downtown Rogers.