chuck@1stwatchwellness.com / 801-362-8798

Chuck has dedicated 27 years to the fire service, beginning his career in 1998 as a Firefighter/EMT in Ogden, Utah. In early 1999, he joined Provo Fire and Rescue, serving as a firefighter/paramedic for the first nine years before being promoted to Captain. He played a key role in the leadership team that established the Utah Valley Metro Special Response Team, specializing in technician-level emergencies such as structural collapse, trench collapse, confined space rescue, high/low angle rescue, hazardous materials, and swift water rescue.

For 17 years, Chuck was an instructor with the Utah Fire and Rescue Academy, training both volunteer and career firefighters. However, he considers the highlight of his career to be the last seven years before his retirement in 2025, when he created and implemented the department’s Peer Support Team. Witnessing a cultural shift toward prioritizing mental health and overall wellness among first responders has been one of his most rewarding experiences.

Chuck is married to his best friend, and together they have seven children and five granddaughters. They share a love for the outdoors, enjoying activities such as hiking, canyoneering, kayaking, mountain biking, dirt biking, fishing, and traveling—but most of all, they cherish their time together.