Administration
F. Kevin Crosby, Fire Chief
Chief Crosby’s fire service career began in 1996 as a volunteer with Windy Hill Volunteer Fire Department in Florence, SC. Following a brief exit where he worked in sales and finance, Chief Crosby returned to the fire service in 2005 as a volunteer with the Belmont Fire Department in Greenville, SC. In 2006, he began his full-time career in the fire service with South Greenville Fire Department. Over the next thirteen years he built an outstanding career which led him to the position of Assistant Chief of Medical with the Greenville City Fire Department where he served for over eight years before coming to Glassy.
Chief Crosby has over 25 years of experience in Emergency Medical Services having served with several transport agencies before moving into his adminstrative role at Greenville City Fire Department.
Because of his dedication to serve with excellence, Chief Crosby is actively serving on both Fire and EMS committees at the county and state levels.
Chief Crosby’s ultimate goal as a leader is to leave a legacy, to inspire those he leads to better themselves and the lives of their families, to have a positive impact on his workplace and on the world, and to never forget where he started.
Chief Crosby is a native of Greenville, SC, who now makes his home in Boiling Springs, SC, with his wife, Jennifer, and their two daughters.
Kelley Murphy, Administrative Manager
Kelley joined the department in May of 2014 as a part-time administrative assistant. In a short time her role in the day to day operations of the department multiplied, and she became a full-time employee overseeing our annual budget, payroll, employee benefits, accounts payable/receivables, scheduling, and various other duties.
Kelley and her husband, Jamie, relocated to the upstate in 2012, making their home just a few miles from department Headquarters.
Edward Timblin Jr., Battalion Chief - A Shift
BC Ed Timblin has served the Glassy Mountain Fire Department in a full-time capacity since November of 2018 bringing with him experience as a volunteer both at GMFD and at other departments. He commands “A” shift where he has served the last few years. BC Timblin is coordinates our Community Risk Reduction program, manages our radio and pager cache, and created our Materials Safety Data program to comply with OSHA requirements. Prior to returning to Glassy in a full-time role, BC Timblin served Spartanburg Emergency Medical Services for more than 16 years as a Lead Paramedic. He is a certified National Registry Paramedic and is an American Heart Association instructor, as well as an instructor for the South Carolina Fire Academy.
Battalion Chief Timblin resides within the district with his three sons whom he loves to spend time with.
Robert Schleier, Battalion Chief - B Shift
BC Schleier began his fire service career as a cadet with the GMFSA in 1999, and has had a lifelong career in Emergency Medical Services, having served with Greenville Emergency Services for many years.
BC Schleier is a familiar face to the district as he has served previously as Captain and has been a long-time part-time employee before coming back to the GMFSA in a full-time roll as Battalion Chief and Medical Coordinator.
BC Schleier and his wife, Melissa, currently reside in Lyman, SC with their two children.
Raymond Govern, Battalion Chief - C Shift
Battalion Chief Govern joined the staff in November 2019 as a Firefighter/AEMT with “C” Battalion. BC Govern has more than 25 years of experience in Emergency Services. He began his career as a Junior Firefighter in Henderson County, NC, taking classes while in High School and obtained his EMT Basic. BC Govern has risen through the ranks beginning as a volunteer Firefighter. In 2002, BC Govern began working as an EMT for ARC Angel Ambulance Service in Hendersonville. In 2004, he served as a career Firefighter/EMT in Buncombe County, NC, where he was promoted to Lieutenant.
In January of 2022, BC Govern became a Nationally Registered Paramedic. He is an IFSAC Firefighter 2, a level 2 Instructor, and an AHA BLS/CPR instructor.
BC Govern and his wife, Amanda, are also Directors of Emergency Services for 1-800-BOARD UP of Asheville. They have four children, Reagan (who is a Firefighter/EMT with the department), Dezi, Kenzie, and Ryker. The Govern family live in Hendersonville, NC.
Dr. Coben Thorn – GMFSA Medical Director
Dr. Thorn joined the GMFSA in 2023. He assisted in writing protocols for the department and is actively involved in medical training of department staff. Dr. Thorn, who also serves as an Emergency Medicine physician with Bon Secours / St. Francis and Medical Control Physician for Thorne Ambulance Service, has several years of experience in providing medical oversight for prehospital and interfacility medical professionals. He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine.