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Bio

Chief Bob Nicks

Chief of Training, Austin Fire Department
E-mail: robert.nicks@ci.austin.tx.us

Chief Nicks spent 12 years in downtown Austin working at Station One as a Firefighter, Fire Specialist, and Lieutenant in the high-rise district. As a Captain, he worked at Ladder 15, Ladder 3, and Ladder 8. When promoted to Battalion Chief, Chief Nicks worked at the Safety Office for two years.

He is now the section head assigned to the Training Division. Chief Nicks has been a HOT instructor at FDIC West, has made many presentations across the State of Texas concerning the Austin Fire Department/ University of Texas PPV studies. Chief Nicks has been an FDIC Indy presenter for the last 3 years.