Born in Washington Township, NJ a graduate of Winslow Township High School (2010) who has also resided in Winslow Township his entire life. Battalion Chief Van Atter began his volunteer career in emergency services as a Probationary Firefighter assigned to Sicklerville Volunteer Fire Company (25-7). As a volunteer he has served the ranks of Firefighter, Lieutenant, and Captain of Station 25-7 until his promotion to Battalion Chief in September of 2020. Battalion Chief Van Atter will administrate stations 25-4 (Tansboro), 25-6 (Albion), 25-8 (Waterford), and 25-9 (Elm). Additionally, he will be assisting in the training division and reviewing the departments operational guidelines. Battalion Chief Van Atter currently resides in the Cedar Brook section of Winslow Township with his twins Harper and Hudson. Battalion Chief Van Atter works as a career firefighter in Howard County, Maryland for the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services. Battalion Chief Van Atter continues his education through the National Fire Academy, Camden County College, and the University of Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute.

During free time he enjoys trips/vacations to the New Jersey shores and watching his kids grow!