Fire Services Director vacancy
Summary
The county is hiring a Fire Services Director with 20 years of fire service and incident command experience at $99,803 plus a $10,000 moving stipend — above normal pay policy. He starts October 5 and is expected to bring data-driven decision-making to county fire and emergency management.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $110,000 in first-year salary and stipend, above standard county pay policy.
All county residents gain a dedicated fire services coordinator working with volunteer departments.
Volunteer fire departments and county residents waiting on stronger fire services leadership and support.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Commissioners Court — Regular Meeting — 2026-06-16
The county is hiring a Fire Services Director with 20 years of fire service and incident command experience at $99,803 plus a $10,000 moving stipend — above normal pay policy. He starts October 5 and is expected to bring data-driven decision-making to county fire and emergency management.
Commissioners Court — Regular Meeting — 2026-01-28
The county's pick for its first Fire Services Director withdrew hours before the meeting for personal reasons, so support for the volunteer fire departments is on hold while the search restarts.
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