Our Team

Stephen Zachar

President

Stephen Zachar is a seasoned professional with a remarkable 23-year career in the fire service, demonstrating a strong commitment to community safety. As a third-generation Firefighter Paramedic, he has been an integral part of the City of Memphis Fire Department since 2009. Zachar's contributions extend beyond his operational duties, showcasing his leadership and innovation in recruitment and hiring strategies.

Kevin Bryant

Director of Operations

Kevin Bryant is a highly accomplished professional with an extensive law enforcement and corporate security background. As the Director of Operations for First Response Solutions LLC, he brings extensive experience in cross-functional collaboration, security systems deployment, and effective team management.

Jensen Pilant

Director of Operations

Professional Summary:

Dedicated and experienced fire service professional with 18 years of hands-on experience in fire and emergency medical services. Possesses a diverse skill set, including operations management, strategic planning, physical agility standards development, and training program design. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and improving emergency response capabilities. Currently serving as the Director of Operations for First Response Solutions, a leading fire service consulting firm.

Eric Thomas

Video/marketing consultant

My name is Eric Thomas, originally from New York, I moved to Memphis in 2010 and have been a firefighter with the Memphis Fire Department since 2012. During my time on the job I completed paramedic school which afforded me the opportunity to work as both a firefighter and a paramedic for the city. From there, I went through all the required training to be accepted into the departments special operations program where I was assigned to Rescue 2. After several years on rescue I joined Tennessee Task Force One which is 1 of 28 Urban Search and Rescue teams throughout the country and have been deployed to numerous domestic emergencies over the years. I have also been a proud member of the Memphis Fire Department Honor Guard since 2016. As an independent filmmaker, photographer, graphic designer, and editor, I was able to utilize that skillset to become a videographer for the department.  

Tyler Stegall

director of client solutions

Tyler is an accomplished human resources and project management professional with a strong track record of leading complex, cross-functional projects across various industries. With a career that began in public sector talent acquisition and progressed to managing recruitment for a $11.4 billion electric vehicle joint venture, Tyler has consistently demonstrated innovation and operational excellence. His leadership has been instrumental in scaling large recruitment efforts, fostering community partnerships, and driving transformative success in the talent acquisition landscape.