Tim is a 39-year student and educator of the fire and emergency services currently serving as the Fire Chief for Loveland Fire Rescue Authority. Chief Sendelbach has extensive leadership experience serving as a chief fire officer across seven states and through the private sector as a senior executive.

Tim previously served as the Editor-in-Chief and Conference Director for Firehouse overseeing the content and editorial direction of Firehouse Magazine, Firehouse.com, Firehouse Expo, Firehouse World, and related products. Tim also served as the Editor-in-Chief for FireRescue Magazine and Firefighternation.com. Tim is a credentialed Chief Fire Officer and Chief Training Officer with the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) and has earned a master’s degree in leadership from Bellevue University, bachelor’s degrees in fire administration and arson, and an associate’s degree in emergency medical care from Eastern Kentucky University.