OFFICE OF THE Deputy Chief

The Deputy Fire Chief works with the Fire Chief to support the strategic direction for the department and manages the operations of the organization to include emergency services, administration, budget management, and employee development. The duties of this office include filling in for the Fire Chief, as needed, in connections with the City Administration as well as other entities.

The Fire Administration Division manages Human Resources, payroll, reporting, budget controls, statistics, and public assistance. Responsibilities include directing and managing a $6.8M annual operating budget, including capital improvement projects, vehicle replacements, and SPLOST projects.

2022 Department Highlights

• Completion of the Smyrna Fire Department Training Ground, “The Yard”. Hosted a hands-on-training class as part of the Metro Atlanta Fire Fighters Conference at The Yard.

• Developed and deployed a Smyrna Event Team (SET) to include trained individuals to provide public safety during City Events on bicycles.

SMYRNA FIRE DEPARTMENT IS ENGAGED WITH ITS COMMUNITY PARTNERS

• Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs

• Georgia Fire Chief Association of Fire Chiefs

• Wellstar Health Systems Board

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Technical committee 915 for remote inspection

• Cobb Chamber of Commerce

• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

• Smyrna Rotary Club

• Smyrna Business Association

• Smyrna Public Safety Foundation Board

• Smyrna Area Council Board

• Sixteen promotions were selected to include the ranks of Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, Battalion Chief, Captain, Lieutenant, and Engineer. Three new positions of Fire Captain in the Response Division were newly implemented and appointed across the three shifts.

• Collaborated with Smyrna Public Safety and City departments for the City’s 150th birthday celebration…the event had numerous food vendors and entertainment, including an evening performance by Train and fireworks.

RESPONSE: $4,895,324

ADMINISTRATION: $986,245

PREVENTION: $522,276.70

TRAINING: $298,959

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: $112,762

TOTAL SFD BUDGET: $6,815,566.70