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General Information

Fire Chief

Sheldon D. Gilbert

Deputy Chief, Operations

David A. Rocha

Deputy Chief, Support Services & Special Operations

David A. Lord

Deputy Chief, Assigned Chief Officer

Demetrious N. Shaffer

Area of Service:

Approximately 506 square miles with a daytime population of 384,000 people.

Department Facts:

  • 4 Battalions
  • 28 Fire Stations
  • 25 Engine Companies
  • 7 Ladder Truck Companies
  • 1 Heavy Rescue Vehicle

Specialized Equipment:

  • Air/Light Support Unit
  • 3 Zodiac Boats
  • 2500 Gallon Water Tender
  • Dozer
  • Hazardous Material Response Vehicle

Specialized Response Teams:

Hazardous Materials, Urban Search & Rescue, Water Rescue

Fiscal year 2010-2011 Budget:

$108,837,950

Authorized Positions:

404

Reserve Firefighters:

80

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