Mr. Ernst Piercy

Ernst PiercyFederal Representative Fire Chief

USAF Academy
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Since May 2003, Ernst Piercy has served as the fire chief at the United States Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs, Colo.

Born at Columbus AFB, Mississippi, Piercy enlisted in the Air Force in 1978.Upon completion of basic military training at Lackland AFB, Texas, he attended the USAF Fire School at Chanute AFB, Ill. From 1978 until 1982, he served in numerous fire protection positions while assigned to Tyndall AFB, Fla. and Misawa AFB, Japan.He was promoted to the grade of staff sergeant in 1982, prior to separating from the Air Force in December 1982.

In March 1983, Piercy resumed his fire protection career when he accepted a position as a fire fighter at Homestead AFB, Fla. In April 1985, he transferred to the USAF Academy, Colorado as a fire prevention inspector, later serving as station captain, assistant chief for training, assistant chief for operations, and deputy fire chief, until his selection as the fire chief at the Air Force Academy.

Piercy served as the accreditation manager in the Air Force Academy fire department's successful bid for international fire department accreditation in March 2001, and again in 2006.

He holds several prominent national certifications, including Fire Officer IV, Fire Instructor II, Fire Inspector II, Fire Investigator II, Hazardous Materials Technician, and Hazardous Materials Incident Commander.He is a Chief Fire Officer Designate (CFOD), and has completed the Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program through the National Fire Academy.

Piercy also serves on a variety of professional committees, including the Air Force Fire Panel, DoD Commissioner for The Center for Public Service Excellence, and the Pikes Peak Community College Fire Science Advisory Committee.

By Ernst R. Piercy
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Ernst R. Piercy has been the fire chief at the U.S. Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs, Colo., since 2003.He holds several national certifications including Fire Officer IV, Fire Instructor II, Fire Inspector II, Fire Investigator II, Hazardous Materials Technician, and Hazardous Materials Incident Commander.He has completed the Executive Fire Officer program, and is a Chief Fire Officer Designate.He holds an associates degree in fire science, and is completing work in a baccalaureate program with Colorado State University.

- Ernst Piercy, CFO, Fire Chief, Air Force Academy Fire and Emergency Services (CO)

Ernst Piercy - Federal Representative
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Ernst is the Fire Chief at the United States Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs, Colorado.He has served in that position since May 2003.

Born at Columbus AFB, Mississippi, Ernst graduated from Leigh High School in San Jose, California in 1978, and promptly enlisted in the Air Force.After completing basic military training at Lackland AFB, Texas, he attended the USAF Fire School at Chanute AFB, Illinois.From 1978 until 1982, Mr. Piercy served in numerous fire protection positions while assigned to Tyndall AFB, Florida and Misawa AFB, Japan.He was promoted to the grade of Staff Sergeant in 1982, prior to separating from the Air Force in December 1982.

In March 1983, Ernst resumed his fire protection career when he accepted a position as a fire fighter at Homestead AFB, Florida.In April 1985, he transferred to the USAF Academy, Colorado as a fire prevention inspector.During his tenure at the Academy, he has held the fire protection positions of Station Captain, Assistant Chief for Training, Assistant Chief for Operations, and Deputy Fire Chief, until his selection as the Fire Chief at the Air Force Academy.

Ernst served as the accreditation manager in the Air Force Academy Fire Department's successful bid for international fire department accreditation in March 2001.Ernst holds several prominent national certifications, including Fire Officer IV, Fire Instructor II, Fire Inspector II, Fire Investigator II, Hazardous Materials Technician, and Hazardous Materials Incident Commander.He is a Chief Fire Officer Designate (CFOD), and is currently enrolled in the Executive Fire Officer Program.He has earned an Associates Degree in Fire Science, and is completing his work in a Baccalaureate program with Colorado State University.

He also serves on a variety of professional committees, including the Air Force Fire Panel as well as the Pikes Peak Community College Fire Science Advisory Committee.Ernst is also a Peer Assessor for the CFAI.He is married to the former Linda Centera of Chicago, Illinois; they have two grown sons, Matthew and Jonathan.

Ernst Piercy

Chief, Fire and Emergency Services

Chief Richard Duncan and Ernst Piercy of the U.S. Air Force Academy Fire Department hosted "Standards of Response Coverage" (SORC) from March 25-29, 2002.