Fire Chief Jeremy Metz began his career in the fire service in 1992 when he served in the Colorado Air National Guard as a firefighter and EMT. He graduated from St. Anthony's paramedic program in 1996 and began his career with West Metro Fire Rescue in 1998. At West Metro, he has held several positions, including Firefighter/Paramedic Technician, Special Teams Captain, District Chief, Division Chief for Emergency Medical Services, Deputy Chief of Administration, and Deputy Chief of Staff prior to his appointment to the role of Fire Chief.