City of Willows, CA

Plans, directs and reviews the activities of the fire Department in preventing and extinguishing fires, limiting harm to citizens, preventing destruction to property and being a resource to the Fire Operations/Administration, Prevention and Training Divisions; responsible for budget, and program direction; provides direction to assure compliance to federal, state and local regulations. Provides leadership and direction to meet City goals and to coordinate with other service areas, agencies, boards, commissions and the public. The Fire Chief will function as the City’s Emergency Manager. May act as City Manager in his/her absence and perform other job related work as required.

This is the journey-level class in the fire suppression series, fully qualified to operate any apparatus, vehicles and equipment in addition to performing all other emergency response duties. Incumbents are expected to possess sufficient technical and supervisory skills to assume company commander duties as a Fire Captain on a relief and on an emergency basis for multiple-alarm and other emergency calls.

Tyler wears several hats; he serves as Training Officer, Public Education Director, Radio Coordinator, Engine, and Equipment Maintenance Coordinator, NFIRS Reporter, Captain/Paramedic, and Work B Shift for the City. Born and raised in Willows, Tyler farms on his days off from Fire Department. Tyler is an avid San Jose Sharks’ fan, and ha worked in, and around the Fire Service since 2005.