Bureaus by Function

Office of the Chief

The Office of the Chief oversees the administrative personnel in the department to manage the functions below in four bureaus: Strategic Services, Support Services, Operations, and EMS/Training.

  • Accreditation
  • EMS Bureau
  • Fire Logistics
  • Fire Prevention
  • Fleet
  • Ocean Rescue
  • Payroll and Timekeeping
  • Risk Reduction

Operations Bureau

Deputy Fire Chief Garrett Pingol

Staffs firefighters and paramedics across 17 rescue units, 12 engines, three ladder/tower trucks, and support units.

Strategic Services Bureau

Acting Fire Marshal Jason Miller

  • Accreditation
  • Domestic Preparedness
  • Emergency Management
  • Fire Investigations
  • Fire Prevention
  • Fire Plans Review
  • Grants
  • Special Events

Support Services Bureau

Deputy Fire Chief Chantal Botting

  • Technology
  • Recruitment
  • Research & Development
  • Fleet/Facilities
  • Logistics

Training and EMS Bureau

Deputy Fire Chief Robert Bacic

The bureau oversees fire station development.

  • EMS
  • Labor Management
  • Community Investment Plan (CIP)
  • Fire Bond Blue Ribbon Committee
  • Fire Rescue Advisory Committee
  • Human Resources
  • Legal
  • Health
  • Safety and Wellness
  • Professional Development