Brian has been in the fire service for over 34 years. Born and raised in St. Charles, Brian joined St. Charles Fire Protection District (SCFPD) as a junior firefighter in 1967. Prior to becoming Chief of SCFPD in 1990, Brian served as a police officer in St. Charles County as well as volunteer Chief of SCFPD.

In 1998, after the consolidation of St. Charles Fire Protection District and St. Peters Fire Protection District, Brian became an Assistant Chief for Central County Fire and Rescue.