Fire
Fire Division Command Staff
Jeffrey A. Leaming, Fire Chief
Chief Leaming is a 28-year veteran of the fire service. He graduated from Xenia High School in 1980 and began his fire service career with the Spring Valley Township Volunteer Fire Department. Chief Leaming continued his training and education and was soon hired as a part-time Firefighter/Paramedic for the City of Huber Heights. In 1985 Chief Leaming was hired by the City of Xenia Fire Division as a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic. Chief Leaming has been employed by the City of Xenia for 25 years serving as Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire Inspector, Lieutenant and Captain prior to being appointed Fire Chief in 2003. Chief Leaming has an Associate's Degree in Fire Science from Sinclair Community College, a Bachelors Degree in Organizational Management from Wilberforce University and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Central Michigan University. He was the Xenia Fire Division Firefighter of the Year in 1987 and has received numerous local and state awards for his exceptional dedication and service to the citizens of Xenia. Chief Leaming is an adjunct instructor in the Planning and Information Management curriculum area at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Chief Leaming is a life-long resident of Greene County, he and his wife Gabrielle enjoy working on their small farm raising cattle.
Kenneth E. Riggsby, Deputy Fire Chief
Deputy Chief Riggsby is a 28-year veteran of the fire service. Deputy Chief Riggsby started his career at Xenia Township Fire Department. After two years of being a volunteer firefighter, he began his tenure with the Xenia Fire Division. Deputy Chief Riggsby has served the City of Xenia for over 26 years. He has held the positions of Firefighter/Paramedic, Lieutenant and Captain prior to being appointed Deputy Fire Chief in November 2009. In addition to his duties as Deputy Fire Chief, he is a systems administrator for the records management system and computer aided dispatch for Greene County. He has been trained in the management of the system that we currently utilize and conducts fire training for our dispatchers along with maintaining response areas and trucks in the CAD. Deputy Chief Riggsby has also completed numerous courses at the National Fire Academy.
Keith Giffin, Captain
Captain Giffin has been employed with the City of Xenia for 27+ years; he has been a firefighter for more than 33 years. Captain Giffin is currently responsible for day-to-day operations and training of one of our three shifts, fire division equipment and facilities maintenance. Captain Giffin is a certified Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire Instructor, Fire Inspector, a member of the Regional Hazardous materials Response Team, and trained in fire investigation and Incident Command procedures.Captain Giffin has an Associates Degree in EMS and Fire Administration from Sinclair Community College, graduated from the first Ohio Fire Chief's Leadership Academy and Ohio Fire Executive Program, attended several classes at the National Fire Academy. Captain Giffin previously held the position of Interim Fire Chief, Assistant Chief, Administrative Captain, Lieutenant and Firefighter/Paramedic. Captain Giffin is a member of the International Association of Firefighters, Ohio Professional Firefighters Association, and the Ohio Fire Chiefs Association. He resides in Xenia with his wife Jeannine. His son Matthew is following in his father footsteps as a Firefighter, he is employed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Fire Department.
Douglas Cope, Captain
Captain Cope is a 24-year veteran of the fire service, with 20 of those as a career firefighter/paramedic with the City of Xenia Fire Division. A lifelong Xenia resident and graduate of Xenia High School, Doug is a third generation firefighter with the City of Xenia Fire Division, preceded by his Father Kenneth Cope, and his Grandfather Carl Cope. Captain Cope serves as the platoon commander for "B" shift. A fire and rescue instructor he is responsible for coordinating the Fire Divisions continuing education requirements as firefighters. Captain Cope is a member of the Ohio Homeland Security Region 3 Urban Search & Rescue Strike Team, serving as the Greene County coordinator. Captain Cope is also a Task Force Leader for Ohio Task Force One, one of DHS/FEMA's 28 National Urban Search & Rescue Teams. As a member of Ohio Task Force One Captain Cope has responded to a variety of disaster incidents including the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, the Columbia Space Shuttle Recovery, and Hurricanes Isabel, Ivan, Katrina, Gustav, Hanna & Ike. Captain Cope is a member of the International Association of Fire Fighters, the Ohio Fire Chiefs Association, Fraternal Order of Leatherhead Society, and the International Society of Fire Service Instructors. Captain Cope resides in the Xenia area with his wife and son.
Jason Kinley, Captain
Captain Kinley has been employed with the City of Xenia since 1992. He was promoted to Captain on November 1, 2009, after serving 7 years as a Fire Lieutenant. Captain Kinley is responsible for the delivery of Emergency Medical Services to our Citizens and Visitors. Captain Kinley came to the Xenia Fire Division after serving in the United States Air Force as a Crash Fire Rescue Specialist. Captain Kinley is the Past President of the Greater Miami Valley EMS Council serving EMS Agencies and Providers in 12 Counties. He has been involved in the Development of the State of Ohio Trauma System and served as an Original Trauma Committee member. He has also been instrumental in the development of the Regional Cardiac Alert Program with the help of Roger Pacholka, the Fire Division Medical Director. Captain Kinley has attended the National Fire Academy on 5 occasions and continues to finish the requirements for his Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration. Jason currently resides in Fairborn with his wife and 2 children.