Chief Goole is a 30-year veteran of the fire service. He started as a Volunteer Firefighter in the Chili Fire Department. He was hired by the Gates Fire District as a Firefighter in February of 2006. Chief Goole was promoted to Lieutenant in 2011, Captain in 2012, Assistant Chief in 2018 and then Chief in June of 2024.
Chief Goole has been decorated with multiple awards including the Fire Chiefs Award, Unit Commendations, and Emergency Medical Service Awards. He holds an Associate’s Degree with Distinction in Fire Protection Technology from Monroe Community College. He is a nationally certified Fire Officer IV, Fire Instructor, and holds certificates in rescue disciplines such as Medium Structural Collapse, Rope and Water.
