Fire Chief
Calvin Sundermann
Chief Sundermann began his fire and EMS career in 1989 in Chaffee County as as firefighter. He moved to Penrose in 1992 where he served as a firefighter. Since then, Calvin has served with the Penrose Volunteer Fire Department as Fire Lieutenant, Medical Captain, Fire Captain, and Assistant Chief. He became Fire Chief in 2008 and has served in that capacity since then.
Chief Sundermann began his fire and EMS career in 1989 in Chaffee County as as firefighter. He moved to Penrose in 1992 where he served as a firefighter. Since then, Calvin has served with the Penrose Volunteer Fire Department as Fire Lieutenant, Medical Captain, Fire Captain, and Assistant Chief. He became Fire Chief in 2008 and has served in that capacity since then.
Assistant Chief and Captains
Assistant Chief
Assistant Chief Mike Ratkovich joined the department in 2004. He served as a firefighter, Lieutenant, and Captain until becoming Assistant Chief in 2010. |
A-Shift Captain
Firefighter/Engineer John Dison joined the department in 2007 and served as a Firefighter and a Lieutenant. He was promoted to Captain in 2017. |
B-Shift Captain
Greg Gatzke joined the department in 2012. He served as a Firefighter/EMT until becoming a Lieutenant in 2014 and promoting to Captain in 2017. |
C-Shift Captain
Jimmy Carochi joined the department in 2005. He served as a Firefighter until becoming Fire Lieutenant in 2007, and then Captain in 2013. |