Chief
Fernando Gray |
Values
Respect - We live respect by: Valuing the worth of others, honoring diversity and difference, and practicing the Golden Rule
Integrity - Our integrity will be paramount. We will deal honestly with everyone, be consistent in our decisions and actions, and hold ourselves accountable to one another and the community.
Professionalism - We will work together with pride, enthusiasm, and dedication to each other, the department and the community.
Customer Service - Our city will not be great for anyone until it is great for everyone. Therefore, we will live customer service through:
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Being courteous and fair to our internal and external communities
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Placing a priority on disaster prevention and quality community education
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Communicating promptly and effectively with the community
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Fairly and diligently investigating arson and other fire-related crimes in the pursuit of justice for our community members.
Vision
To be a diverse full service organization that embraces our community through compassionate response and risk reduction.
Public Information Officers
For all media inquiries, please call 720.477.0315 or email afdpio@auroragov.org.
Fire Rescue Sections
The Operations Section encompasses all activities related to fire suppression, emergency medical services and personnel staffing for emergency response. Deputy Chief Scott Sare supervises, plans and coordinates all activities of the Operations Section under the direction of the Fire Chief.
Specialty teams such as the Haz Mat Response Team, Technical Rescue Team, Air Team and the Emergency Response Review Board also report to Deputy Chief Sare.
Response areas for the city are divided into three geographically based battalions. Each battalion has a battalion chief or shift commander on every shift responsible for all station operations within that battalion.
The Logistics Section includes building and fleet services and office administration. Logistics also directs the Station Captain Program and is the information technology liaison. The Logistics Section is responsible for maintaining current buildings and apparatus and for the construction of new buildings and the purchase of new apparatus.
Logistics Section is responsible for selecting and maintaining all equipment, software and hardware the department uses for communication and response to emergency incidents.
All records are kept through network software that is updated with information from our CAD. After recently switching to new records management software, the department is now in the process of implementing mobile reporting software which will enable us to complete reports on scene using smaller hand-held laptops. The new software will enhance data collection and retrieval for report building, aiding us in retaining our accreditation status.
Deputy Chief Caine Hills |
The Life Safety Section, under the direction of Deputy Chief Caine Hills, Fire Marshal, is responsible for development review, facilities task force planning, procurement of Aurora Fire Rescue sites, placement of future resources and ensuring subordinate refresher training and direction of the Fire Code Inspection Bureau, Fire Investigations Bureau, Community Relations and Internal Affairs.
Fire Code Inspection Bureau: The city of Aurora's adoption of the 2015 International Fire Code authorizes and requires the fire department to inspect all commercial properties. Afire inspection program has been developed to meet this requirement.
The goal of the Life Safety Section is for all businesses, operations, occupancies and events in the city of Aurora to be safe, successful and in accordance with the International Fire Code. Fire inspections play a key part in meeting this goal. Fire inspections are scheduled biennially for most businesses.
All Life Safety Section Fire Prevention Specialists (Inspectors) have an inspection assignment of commercial occupancies in a specific area of the City. Fire Inspectors maintain an International Fire Code certification.
Fire Investigations Bureau: The Fire Investigations Bureau protects life and property from the threat of natural and man-made disasters through cause and origin determination of all fires, explosions and hazardous materials incidents within our city.
Arson Tip Line 303.326.8912
Community Relations: Community Relations provides the community accurate, consistent, and timely information.
Internal Affairs Bureau: The Bureau conducts all investigations related to Fire Department employees.
Deputy Chief Cindy Andersen |
The Preparedness Section is responsible for all activities related to training, health and safety,and emergency management. Deputy Chief Cindy Andersen supervises, plans, coordinates and directs all activities of the Preparedness Section under the direction of the Fire Chief. Deputy Chief Andersen serves as the liaison to both Civil Service and the department chaplain, coordinates strategic planning, updates the department’s Policies, Procedures and Guidelines manual, is the Survivor Action Officer and ensures subordinate refresher training.
The Training Bureau is responsible for entry level training as well as continuing education for employees in skills associated with firefighting, emergency medical services and hazardous materials as well as driver operator/engineer and officer training. Many of these classes are available to employees of other agencies and individuals on a fee basis.
Firemedic Rhonda Kelly is assigned by the Fire Chief as the Aurora Fire Department Health and Safety Officer with responsibility for managing the department’s safety and health program.
City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center (CAPSTC): Call for information, 303.739.1600