The Fire Chief serves as the head of the Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District and is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, operation, and readiness of the department. The Fire Chief provides direction for the organization while ensuring its personnel, equipment, facilities, and resources are prepared to meet the needs of the community.

The Fire Chief oversees the department’s command staff and establishes the overall direction and priorities of the organization. Working directly with the Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief of Operations, Assistant Chief of Training, and department officers, the Fire Chief ensures each division works together toward the common mission of providing safe, professional, and effective emergency services.

The Fire Chief is responsible for the overall administration and long-term planning of the department. This includes department policies and procedures, strategic planning, budgeting, personnel needs, operational priorities, equipment and apparatus planning, facilities, and identifying the future needs of the district.

The Fire Chief works with command staff to ensure the department maintains operational readiness. While individual areas of responsibility are assigned throughout the command structure, the Fire Chief provides overall direction and oversight of fire operations, training, apparatus and equipment, department radios, personal protective equipment, facilities, and the Marine Division.

The Fire Chief is also responsible for developing and maintaining a professional organization. This includes providing leadership to department personnel, supporting the development of officers and firefighters, promoting accountability and teamwork, and ensuring department policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines are followed.

As the department’s chief executive officer, the Fire Chief works closely with the District’s Board of Trustees on administration, financial planning, and the future direction of the fire protection district. The Fire Chief also works with City officials and other community leaders to maintain strong relationships, coordinate community needs, and help plan for the future of emergency services within the district.

During emergency incidents, the Fire Chief may respond and assume Incident Command or assist in various roles as needed. The Fire Chief works with department officers to ensure incidents are managed safely, effectively, and within the department’s established command structure.

The Fire Chief represents the Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District within the community and works with neighboring fire departments, emergency medical services, dispatch, local government, and other partner agencies to support effective emergency response and regional cooperation.

In summary, the Fire Chief is responsible for the overall direction and readiness of the Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District. From leading our personnel and command staff to working with District Trustees and City officials, overseeing operations, training, planning, budgeting, equipment, and preparing for the future, the Fire Chief helps ensure CCFPD remains ready to serve our community.

Under the direction of the Fire Chief, the Deputy Chief assists with the administrative functions of the fire department, including department planning, reports, policies and procedures, budgeting, and recommendations regarding the future needs of the organization.

The Deputy Chief is responsible for coordinating department equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), and consumable supplies to help ensure members have the equipment and resources necessary to perform their duties.

The Deputy Chief oversees the department’s radio systems, including repairs, updates, future planning, and recommendations necessary to maintain reliable communications for department operations.

The Deputy Chief coordinates firehouse needs, repairs, quotes, and future planning and assists with the organization of apparatus repairs and maintenance to help maintain the district’s operational readiness.

The Deputy Chief is responsible for the department’s Marine Division, including repairs, equipment recommendations, maintenance, storage, recommended training, and ensuring the division remains ready for emergency response.

When available, the Deputy Chief responds to emergency incidents and may serve in Incident Command or other command and division-level positions. The Deputy Chief may also represent or fill in for the Fire Chief at the Chief’s request.

In summary, the Deputy Chief supports many of the administrative, logistical, equipment, facility, radio, and readiness needs that allow CCFPD to operate effectively. The position works directly with the Fire Chief to help ensure the department remains prepared to serve the community.

Under the direction of the Fire Chief, the Assistant Chief of Operations oversees the operational functions of the fire department and serves as the immediate supervisor of the department’s Captains and Lieutenants.

The Assistant Chief of Operations oversees the department’s in-house duty crews and works directly with Captains and Lieutenants to coordinate assignments, staffing, and the day-to-day operational needs of the department.

The Assistant Chief of Operations works closely with the Fire Chief, Assistant Chief of Training and Deputy Chief to ensure personnel, equipment, and department resources remain prepared to meet the needs of the district.

The Assistant Chief of Operations reviews firefighting equipment needs and requests and provides recommendations to the Fire Chief. This position also chairs the department’s apparatus specification committee, helping guide the planning and development of future fire apparatus.

The Assistant Chief of Operations assists with personnel training, attends meetings as needed, and helps ensure department policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines are followed throughout fire operations.

When available, the Assistant Chief of Operations responds to emergency incidents and may serve in Incident Command or other command and division-level positions as needed.

In summary, the Assistant Chief of Operations plays a key role in the daily readiness of CCFPD. From overseeing our officers and duty crews to helping guide equipment, apparatus, training, and emergency operations, this position helps ensure our firefighters have the leadership and resources necessary to safely and effectively serve our community.

Under the direction of the Fire Chief, the Assistant Chief of Training oversees the development, coordination, and delivery of the department’s training program. This position is responsible for helping ensure department personnel receive the training, education, and practical experience necessary to safely and effectively perform their duties.

The Assistant Chief of Training works directly with department leadership, Captains, Lieutenants, and firefighters to identify training needs and maintain a consistent department-wide training program. This includes coordinating training schedules, developing drills and practical exercises, and helping ensure personnel continue to develop their knowledge and skills throughout their service with the department.

The Assistant Chief of Training oversees training in the many disciplines required of today’s fire service. This may include fireground operations, emergency medical response, technical rescue, apparatus and equipment operations, officer development, department policies and procedures, and other areas necessary to maintain operational readiness.

The Assistant Chief of Training also helps ensure department training meets applicable requirements and that required training and education are properly documented. The position works with department officers to identify areas where additional training may be needed and develops opportunities for members to strengthen those skills.

Training is designed to go beyond classroom instruction. The Assistant Chief of Training coordinates hands-on drills, realistic scenarios, multi-company exercises, and continuing education that allow members to practice working together under conditions they may encounter during an actual emergency.

Emergency medical training is also an important part of the department’s training program. The Chillicothe Community Fire Protection District has Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) who respond alongside our partnering EMS agencies and may assist with patient care during medical emergencies. The district also works in partnership with Advanced Medical Transport (AMT) for Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance service.

When available, the Assistant Chief of Training responds to emergency incidents and may assist in various roles as needed. This also provides an opportunity to evaluate department operations in real-world situations and identify areas that can be incorporated into future training.

In summary, the Assistant Chief of Training is responsible for helping develop the knowledge, skills, and preparedness of CCFPD personnel. From coordinating department-wide training and hands-on exercises to continuing education and emergency response preparedness, this position helps ensure our members continue learning, improving, and remaining ready to serve our community.