Tonya Hoover's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

Tonya Hoover has been working in the fire protection field for over 20 years, starting her career as a State Fire Marshal at State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection in July 2009. In this position, she was responsible for the direction, programming and allocation of resources for the agency's firefighters. Additionally, she was responsible for the enforcement of state and local laws related to fire safety. While working at CAL FIRE, Tonya Hoover also served as an Assistant State Fire Marshal and currently holds the position of Fire Marshal/ Battalion Chief.Tonya Hoover has a degree in Fire Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara. In addition, she has completed a Master's degree in EMS Education from Ridgecrest College and a Diploma in Fire Administration from the University of Southern California.

🎓 Education

Tonya Hoover earned her AS, BS, and Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Tech from Oklahoma State University in 1980-1985. She then earned her MBA from the University of Phoenix in 2022-2024.Tonya Hoover currently an occupational specialist at Imperial College London where she is an instructor and worked as a Business Administrator/Human Resources consultant at the University of Phoenix from September 2022-September 2022.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Tonya Hoover has a extensive background in public safety and fire safety technology, having worked as Deputy Fire Administrator at U.S. Fire Administration and Superintendent of FEMA/USFA-NFA. She has worked as a state fire marshal in the United States of America, as an assistant state fire marshal at CAL FIRE-Office of the State Fire Marshal, and as a fire marshal/ battalion chief at Moraga-Orinda Fire District.Tonya Hoover has a strong understanding of firefighting and fire safety technology, and she is well-versed in the workflows and procedures of both the public and private sectors. She is excellent at diplomatic negotiations, and has a proven ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders.