City of Columbus

Emergency Services Bureau

Assistant Chief  

• Emergency Services Bureau
  • Fire Suppression/Rescue Services
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Special Operations
    • Bomb Squad and K9 Unit
    • Technical Rescue Team
    • Tactical EMS Team (TEMS)
    • Dive and Rescue Team (DART)
    • Hazardous Materials Response Team
    • Counter Terrorism Liaison Program
• Responsible for all emergency scene Operations within the Divisions
  • Coordinates and assures daily staffing of 33 fire stations consisting of 292 minimum personnel during daytime hours (1^st12 hours) and 331 minimum personnel during nighttime hours (2^nd 12 hours). These personnel staff the following:
    • 35 Engine Companies
    • 16 Ladder Companies
    • 5 Rescue Companies
    • 40 EMS Transport Vehicles
    • 1 Deputy Chief
    • 7 Battalion Chiefs
    • 8 EMS Supervisors
    • 17 Fire Alarm Office personnel
    • 7 support positions which include:
      • Safety Officer (Captain)
      • Air Supply Operator
      • Fire Prevention Inspector
      • Infectious Disease Coordinator
      • Facilities Coordinator
      • Bomb Squad Tech (Extra)
      • Haz Mat Tech (Extra)