Christopher Yoch has more than 18 years of experience in the fire service. He started his career with the Keystone Fire Company No. 1 of Shillington, PA. Yoch currently holds the rank of lieutenant with the Western Berks, PA, Fire Department. He holds a bachelor's degree in allied health sciences, a master’s degree in emergency management and is designated as a Fire Officer through the Center for Public Safety Excellence. Yoch is registered with the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications as a Fire Officer IV, Fire Instructor II, Hazardous Materials Technician, Incident Safety Officer and Health and Safety Officer and serves as a Peer Reviewer for the CPSE.