Fire Administration

The Administrative Division is responsible for the overall operation and supervision of the entire Fire Department. This division consists of the Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief and a Senior Administrative Assistant. Duties of this division include:

  • Ensure that the Department meets and maintains all state-mandated criteria for advanced life support services (licensing, training, report writing, etc.) (www.floridahealth.gov)
  • Ensure that the Department conforms to all State Fire Marshal Rules & Regulations.
  • Grant Acquisitions
  • Fire Prevention
  • Public Education
  • Training
  • Disaster Preparedness
  • Network Administration
  • Processing of new employees (background checks, driver license checks, verification of training, etc.)
  • Budget planning and implementation
  • Payroll
  • Computer training
  • Public Relations
  • Point of contact for firefighters on City-related issues
  • Legislative issues relating to Fire Service and EMS
  • Electronic submission of state and federal mandated reports
  • Software programs and updates
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