Bridging The Gap: Fixed Facility vs. Contract Fire Brigades in Process Safety Events
Meet Your Presenters
Marc Holder
Fire Chief / Emergency Services Specialist, AmSty
Marc Holder is a veteran emergency response leader with over 35 years of experience in industrial fire protection, hazardous materials response, rescue operations, and incident management. Serving as Fire Chief and Emergency Services Specialist at AmSty, Marc oversees company-wide emergency operations, training, and strategic response planning. His expertise spans high-hazard industrial incidents—including process fires, tank fires, and hazmat events—as well as transportation-related emergencies such as roadway and train derailments. Known for his calm leadership and technical proficiency, Marc has consistently advanced safety and readiness standards across the oil, gas, and chemical industries, earning him recognition as a trusted authority and mentor in industrial emergency services.
Email: mholder@amsty.com
Chuck LaStrapes
Fire Chief
Chuck is a seasoned industrial fire chief with over 30 years of experience managing high-risk emergency operations across the oil and gas, chemical, power generation, and marine sectors. Having advanced from trainee to command-level leadership, he has led critical responses to hazardous materials incidents, tank and process unit fires, high-angle and confined space rescues, and marine emergencies. LaStrapes has developed comprehensive emergency response plans, trained multidisciplinary teams, and ensured compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and industry-specific standards. A recognized advocate for safety and preparedness, he continues to mentor, train, and consult organizations on building resilient emergency response programs and cultivating strong safety cultures.
Email: clastrapes@isellc.com
