George Klauber is a Senior Public Safety Consultant with MRI; he graduated from Charter Oaks State College with a BS in Fire Science and Technology, and has taken numerous courses at the National Fire Academy. Chief Klauber retired as the Fire Chief in Derry, New Hampshire, where he served since 2003. His retirement capped a career of almost 40 years in the Fire Service. George began his career in the Waterbury CT Fire Department where he served with distinction and rose through the ranks to become Chief of the Department, a position he held for 3 years before accepting the position of Chief in Derry NH. Chief Klauber is a Certified Fire Officer in accordance with NFPA 1021; a Certified Fire Service Instructor in accordance with NFPA 1501; and a Certified Safety Officer in accordance with NFPA 1521. Chief Klauber is a member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs; the New England Association of Fire Chiefs, the New Hampshire Fire Chiefs Association; the National Fire Protection Association, and the International Association of Emergency Managers. Chief Klauber has served as a subject expert and consulting advisor to MRI clients since 2001.