Rank Structure

The rank structure is as follows (in ascending order): firefighter, apparatus operator, lieutenant, captain, battalion chief,assistant chief, and fire chief. Probationary Firefighters are those currently being trained and evaluated during their first 12 months of employment. Promotions to all rank below assistant chief are conducted through a promotion process.In the field, a lieutenant is in charge of the primary apparatus at each station (e.g., engine, quint, or rescue unit). The lieutenant is the first supervisory rank in a single-company station.

The city currently has one Battalion ( a geographic district). There is a battalion chief (BC) in charge of all the Fire Stations/ personnel for each shift. Battalion chiefs also are assigned to staff positions, such as Training & Safety.