Chris Noeldner

Chris began his formal education at Pierce College in Washington, while he was in the Army. He received his NR-EMT-P certification through Brookings Hospital in 2007. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Kaplan University in 2015. He also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Science and Emergency Management.
Chris joined the US Army right out of high school where he was a heavy equipment mechanic, during his time in the military he obtained heavy equipment operator experience, a commercial truck driver’s license, and medic certification. He has been a firefighter/paramedic with Watertown Fire Rescue since August 2001. During that time he was promoted to Lieutenant and organized fire training for the department. He also owns and operates a business through which he trains firefighters and industry workers.
He started with LATC in August of 2022 as an adjunct instructor with the Heavy Equipment Operator program. He has also become an OSHA instructor.
In his free time, Chris enjoys spending time with his family and traveling. He enjoys training people in all different occupations. His hobbies include driving truck and assisting his dad and sisters on the family ranch. He lives in Watertown.
Chris Noeldner
Adjunct Heavy Equipment Operator