Chris Lake has been Deputy Director of Fire and EMS Response System Development for the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) since 2021, previously serving as Fire-Based EMS Specialist since April 2020. Prior to starting his career with the IAFF, Chris retired as a Captain/Paramedic after a 23-year career with the City of Lansing, MI. Fire Department. Chris served in every elected position of Lansing Fire Fighters IAFF Local 421 including President. Chris also served as an IAFF Service Representative, District Field Service Representative, and the eighth district representative on the IAFF EMS Standing Committee.