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Administration

Operational Support That Powers 24/7 Emergency Readiness

The Deputy Fire Chief of Administration and Support provides direct coordination and support to the functions of finance, vehicle and facility maintenance, fire prevention and investigation, community risk, information technology, and employee services. These functions all support the mission of the fire department by providing ancillary services that are required to keep operations personnel, facilities, and equipment prepared to provide emergency services 24 hours a day to the citizens of the Fire District.

Administrative Leadership

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Derek Church

~ Interim Fire Chief ~
Deputy Chief of Administration
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Rhett Livingston

Battalion Chief - Accreditation
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Terry Sheriff

Battalion Chief - Community Risk Reduction
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Daniel Wiltse

Battalion Chief - Fire Prevention
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Steve McKinley

Battalion Chief - Logistics
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Joe Helms

IT Director
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Nancy Hyer

Financial Administrator
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Tracy Walling

Human Resources Director
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Hailey Smith

Administrative Assistant