Our Team

Meet the dedicated professionals who make up the Garrettsville Freedom Nelson Joint Fire District. These individuals are committed to serving and protecting our community with courage, skill, and dedication. Each team member plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of those we serve.

Below, you’ll find our members listed in the chain of command, beginning with our officers and followed by our firefighters in order of seniority.

Chief David Friess - email

Assistant Chief Adam O'Connor - email

Assistant Chief Kevin Sponaugle - email
Lieutenant Mason Friess - email

Lieutenant Jesse Zivoder - email
Lieutenant Brandon Nutter - email

Firefighter Rich Teresi
Firefighter William Harris "Uncle Bill"

Firefighter Gary Lawless

Firefighter Rick Collins
Firefighter Eric Thoren

Firefighter Ted Stryczny
Firefighter Jeff Kaiser

Firefighter Scott Dillion

Firefighter Wayne Scott

Firefighter Chris McPherson

Firefighter James Currence

Firefighter Kylund Heiser

Firefighter Matt Roach

Firefighter Dane Burrows

Firefighter Louie Danku

Firefighter Gavin Friess

Firefighter Mason Mayoros

Firefighter Otto Trent

Firefighter Eric Mathews

Firefighter Jamey Hofmann
Firefighter Daniel Kleinhen

Firefighter Vince McClimans

Firefighter Ryan Leifheit

Probationary Firefighter Andrew Willig

Probationary Firefighter Kyle Gotham

Probationary Firefighter JoAnn Hofmann

Probationary Firefighter Maddox White