Chief Arney has been a member of the fire service since 1988. He has served the Town of Burns Harbor for his entire career as a firefighter.

​​Chief Arney serves as a paid Chief and holds numerous certifications including; ​EMT, Firefighter I/II, Instructor II/III, Inspector I, Fire Officer I, Strategy & Tactics, Hazmat Operations, Driver Operator, C.E.V.O. Instructor, Dive Master, and remains as an active dive team member.