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Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña

Samuel Peña is a 28-year veteran of the fire service and has been chief of the Houston Fire Department (HFD) since December 19, 2016. Chief Peña leads the third largest municipal fire departments in the country with approximately 3,900 personnel and an annual budget of over $559 million. He previously served 3 years 9 months as fire chief in El Paso, Texas. Read More >>>


These Divisions report to the Fire Chief:

HFD Executive Assistant Chief Rodney West
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HFD Executive Assistant Chief Justin Wells

Admin. and Support
Exec. Assistant Chief
Rodney West

Prevention and Homeland Security
Executive Assistant Chief
(vacant)

Emergency Response
Exec. Assistant Chief
Justin Wells

HFD Assistant Chief Russell Fritsch
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HFD Assistant Chief Alfredo Martinez

Resource Management
Assistant Chief
Russell Fritsch

Human Resources
Assistant Chief (vacant)

Fire Marshal
Assistant Chief
Alfredo Martinez
HFD Assistant Chief Michelle Bentley
HFD Assistant Chief Michael Mire
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Professional Standards Office
Assistant Chief
Michelle Bentley

Emergency Operations
Assistant Chief
Michael Mire

Emergency Medical Services
Assistant Chief
Matthew White

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Professional Development
Assistant Chief (Vacant)

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