Craig Vanderzwaag
Battalion Chief
Arroyo Grande, California, United States
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Top SchoolCraig Vanderzwaag is a seasoned public safety leader with 11 years of experience and currently serves as Battalion Chief for Santa Barbara County, bringing frontline incident command and organizational leadership to complex emergency responses. He combines operational expertise in fire and emergency services with advanced medical training as a paramedic and a formal BS in Fire and Emergency Services Administration from Colorado State University. A certified flight instructor and commercial pilot, he brings unique aviation skills that enhance aerial incident management and interagency coordination. Based in Arroyo Grande, California, Craig pairs deep field experience with a measured command presence, mentoring crews and shaping preparedness across the county. His background in biological sciences and long-standing EMS credentials reflect a multidisciplinary approach to risk assessment and community resilience.
11 years of coding experience
Bachelor of Science - BS, Fire and Emergency Services Administration, Bachelor of Science - BS, Fire and Emergency Services Administration at Colorado State UniversityParamedic, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) at Saddleback CollegeBachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General at Cal Poly San Luis ObispoGithub contributions (5)
craigvz/BHTabViewSplitVC
Sep 2014 - Jan 2016
Contributions:15 commits, 1 push in 1 year 4 months
craigvz/parse-server-example
Aug 2016 - Oct 2016
Contributions:23 pushes in 2 months
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