Division Overview

The Operations Division is responsible for the deployment of resources and emergency response, as well as personnel management, safety training, and the daily operations of the department. This division is also tasked with investigating and, when appropriate, implementing modern fire suppression methods, technologies, and equipment. The Operations Division oversees several key areas, including Fire Suppression, Radio Communications, Personal Protective Equipment, Unmanned Aerial Systems, Audio and Visual Production, and the Safety Committee.

The Operations Division plays a central role in fulfilling the Fire District’s mission: to protect and preserve life and property from the effects of fire, disasters, injury, and illness. It accomplishes this by providing 24/7, year-round all-hazard response to both emergency and non-emergency calls within the District and neighboring jurisdictions.

Management Oversight

The Operations Division is led by the Division Chief of Operations, who oversees seven key programs related to fire service operations. These programs include fire suppression, operations audio and visual, personal protective equipment, radio communications, the safety committee, self-contained breathing apparatus, and unmanned aerial systems. The division is staffed by 116 full-time equivalent employees, making up 76.3% of the District's total workforce.