Captain Steve Milliken is the Shift Commander on 3rd Platoon and the Captain Milliken is the Health, Safety and Support Services Captain. Captain Milliken manages the Division of Fire's fleet and facility maintenance and all things health and safety which includes the Division of Fire's occupational cancer education and prevention programs.
Captain Milliken is a graduate of Twin Valley South High School in West Alexandria, Ohio. Captain Milliken has multiple state and national certifications and licenses. Captain Milliken left employment in the private sector to work as a paramedic with Trotwood Rescue which eventually was absorbed by the Trotwood Fire Department in 1999. After serving at all levels of management in the Trotwood Fire Department Captain Milliken became the Fire/EMS Chief in 2011. Captain Milliken left his role as Fire Chief in Trotwood in 2017 and he joined the City of Vandalia's Division of Fire in mid-2017.
Captain Milliken enjoys working outside on his property in Preble County and spending time with his wife and two adult daughters.
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