Nick provides essential guidance on crisis communications strategies to the Director/Fire Chief and collaborates closely with the Governor's Office, the California Natural Resources Agency, and various state, local, and federal agencies. Nick has played a critical role in managing the Department’s statewide communications strategy during some of the largest disasters in California’s history, including the COVID-19 pandemic, major fire sieges, and other all hazard incidents and initiatives.
Throughout his distinguished career, Chief Schuler has dedicated over 18 years to Type 1 Incident Management Teams, holding key positions such as Public Information Officer, Operations Branch Director, Operations Section Chief, and Deputy Incident Commander.