Fire Chief
The Fire Chief is the final authority on all Fire Department issues. His primary responsibilities include the efficient management of the $6.5 million operating budget, the establishment of all Departmental policies and procedures, financial and fiscal resource analysis, public relations, and inter-departmental liaison with neighboring agencies. He is also responsible for ensuring that the Department is always in full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations regarding the occupational safety, and medical and legal obligations of those under his command.
To become Fire Chief, you must have been Deputy Fire Chief, a Battalion Chief or Fire Marshal, be at least Fire Officer III certified and must successfully pass a written and oral exam. It takes an average of 23-27 years to ascend to the rank of Fire Chief.