Robert began his career with the Fresno Fire Department as a Firefighter in April 2003. Prior to his employment with the Department, he worked for CAL Fire and The United States Forest Service as a Firefighter. Robert is a California State Fire Training Instructor at Driver Operator 1A Driver/Operator, 1B Pump Apparatus Operations, 1C Aerial Apparatus Operations, 1E Wildland Fire Apparatus, Rope Rescue Technician and Low Angle Rope Rescue Operations. Robert is CICCS qualified as a Line Emergency Medical Technician (FEMT), Rapid Extraction Module Support (REMS), and working on his Line Safety Officer (SOFR).

Manuel Graves joined the Department in May 2016 as Civilian Training Officer. Prior to his employment, he worked for 29 years with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations in various capacities before retiring as a Correctional Counselor III. Manuel holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and has over 25 years of in-service trainer experience and 6 years instructing at the junior college level.  Responsibilities include administering the Department’s Learning Management System, coordinating state fire training courses, monthly reporting to FCC and JAC, maintaining the training budget, training compliance, and special projects.

Crystal began her career with Fresno Fire in June of 2005.  She has worked in the Prevention, Administration and Training Divisions. She previously worked at Airports Administration & Operations with the City of Fresno. She has a background in Medical Terminology and Medical Records.  Primary assignments consist of assisting Deputy Chiefs, Management Analyst and Training Officers with general administrative task. Responsible for updating FFD Training Records, data entry, scheduling upcoming trainings, scheduling station visits, assisting with projects such as Fire Fighter for a Day, Administrative Support for Drill School, and other projects or trainings as needed.