John R. Storm
MPPA, CFO
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Professional Summary
John R. Storm, MPPA, CFO is a Fire & EMS Operations expert specializing in fire department operations and EMS standard of care litigation. With a career encompassing executive command, emergency operations oversight, and policy implementation, he brings a strategic leadership perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating fire department operational failures, assessing EMS standard of care compliance, and evaluating whether municipal liability standards were met.
Mr. Storm has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving municipal liability, fire department operations, and EMS standard of care cases. His Master of Public Policy & Administration from Northwestern University, along with certifications such as Chief Fire Officer (CFO) and Paramedic (EMT-P), reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving fire and emergency medical services operations.
Work Experience
John R. Storm has over 34 years of experience in fire and emergency services, holding key positions such as Assistant Fire Chief at Maricopa Fire & Medical Department from 2014 to 2020 and Battalion Chief – Resource Mobilization at Colorado Department of Fire Prevention and Control from 2022 to 2023. He also served as Lieutenant / Interim Duty Chief at Wilmette Fire Department from 1990 to 2014 and is currently Vice President – Recruiting & Consulting at GovHR USA since 2020.
Expert Intelligence
Best Descriptor
John R. Storm is hired to oversee fire suppression and emergency medical services operations, ensuring compliance and effective resource mobilization.
Best Use Cases
- 1fire department operational assessments
- 2emergency management training programs
- 3resource mobilization strategy development
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Master of Legal Studies
Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law · 2026
Master of Public Policy & Administration
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts in Management
Benedictine University
Executive Fire Officer Development Certificate
National Fire Academy