Administrative Division

The Administrative Division provides the planning, coordination, and control of the many functions performed by the Department.  The Fire Department is headed by the Fire Chief, with support from two Deputy Chiefs, two Training and Safety Officers, and a Fire Prevention Bureau Supervisor.  This Division sets the future goals of the Department in the areas of new concepts, equipment and procedures; coordinates the training of all personnel from the recruit to the experienced firefighters, including emergency medical service; develops practices and procedures for emergency and non-emergency operations; plans, researches, budgets, and purchases all equipment, supplies and services used by the Department; coordinates the maintenance and repair of Department buildings, equipment, and mobile apparatus; plans and maintains mass disaster, mass casualty and hazardous material response equipment; pre-plans mutual aid agreements with neighboring fire departments; and serves as liaison between the Department and the various branches of City Government.