Christopher J. Russo

Founder/Exec. VP at ELERTS

Christopher J. Russo has extensive experience in the field of fire and rescue services. Christopher J. began their career in 1985 as a Firefighter EMT-D and gradually worked their way up to various positions within the Town of Hull Department. From 2001 to 2007, they served as a Fire Captain, responsible for supervising and training shift members. In 2007, they were promoted to the role of Deputy Fire Chief, where they oversaw daily operations, program development, and financial management. In 2009, they left the department to found Elerts Corp, a company specializing in public safety communication platforms. In 2015, Christopher returned to the Town of Hull as the Director of Emergency Management and later became the Chief of Department, the highest-ranking position within the fire department. Christopher J. is experienced in leading firefighting efforts, managing resources, and administering fire departments.

Christopher J. Russo's education history includes attending the National Fire Academy from 1986 to 2008, where they studied Haz-Mat. Christopher J. also attended the Barnstable Fire Academy, the Emergency Management Institute, and the Mass. Emergency Management Agency, but specific details on the duration and field of study for these institutions are not provided. Russo obtained the Advanced PIO certification from the Mass. Emergency Management Agency in the field of Basic PIO. Additionally, they attended the State Police Academy, specializing in Forensic Photography. Alongside their education history, Russo has obtained certifications in scuba diving, including PADI Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water, and Rescue Diver from PADI CERTIFIED.

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  • Founder/Exec. VP

    January, 2009 - present