After working as an EMT, firefighter and public safety officer, Jeremy Van Delinder has over two decades of experience in emergency services. He served for seven years as Chaplain and Victim Services Director of Round Rock Fire Department in Round Rock, TX; currently, Van Delinder is Chaplain for Texas Task Force 1 (Urban Search and Rescue Team) and Hutto Fire Rescue.

Jeremy is passionate about serving first responders and citizens who have endured traumatic events. He holds three instructor certifications for ICISF (International Critical Incident Stress Foundation) and is a frequent consultant and instructor in the area of crisis intervention/traumatic stress. His services have been utilized in his region as he has been called upon for consultation, CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) services and line of duty deaths.

Jeremy also owns First Responder Restoration & Construction?as well as its subsidiary,1-800-BOARDUP of North Central Texas?which provides 24/7 emergency service to victims of property damage. He currently lives in Round Rock, TX.