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Public Safety Staff

Chief Michael S. Tucker, E.F.O., EMT-P
mike.tucker@districtgov.org

Mike Tucker currently serves with The Villages Public Safety Department where he has been Chief of Department for eight (8) years. He has been a member of the fire service for 24 years. Prior to his current position he has served in a variety of capacities in both volunteer and career organizations. He spent 13 years with Reedy Creek Emergency Services (Walt Disney World). Chief Tucker also has worked with the Leesburg and Mount Dora, Florida fire departments.

Chief Tucker, a Florida certified paramedic, is a graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer program. He holds an Associates Degree in Fire Science, Bachelors Degree in Business Management, and received his Masters Degree in Public Administration from Florida Gulf Coast University.

Deputy Chief Edmund A. Cain, EMT-P
edmund.cain@districtgov.org

Deputy Chief Jim Frazier, Administration
jim.frazier@districtgov.org

Capt. Dan Hickey, Fire Marshal, EMT
dan.hickey@districtgov.org

Capt. Gail J. Lazenby, EMT-P (Training & Quality Assurance)
gail.lazenby@districtgov.org

Gina Lambert, Emergency Management Specialist
gina.lambert@districtgov.org

Donna DiFurio, Staff Assistant
donnna.difurio@districtgov.org

Roger Trafton, Logistics/Maintenance
roger.trafton@districtgov.org

Keith Bonn, Records Management Analyst
keith.bonn@districtgov.org

Frank Carlsson, Battalion Chief, EMT-P
frank.carlsson@districtgov.org

Paul Patterson, Battalion Chief, EMT-P
paul.patterson@districtgov.org

Scott Wilder, Battalion Chief
scott.wilder@districtgov.org

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Public Safety
1231 Bonita Boulevard
The Villages, FL 32162

Phone: 352-205-8280
Fax: 352-205-8290
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Monday – Friday
Excluding Holidays