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

Assistant Chief Adam O'Connor

Assistant Chief Kevin Sponaugle
Lieutenant Mason Friess

Lieutenant Jesse Zivoder
Lieutenant Brandon Nutter

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 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

Cadet Dawson Moisio