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Firematic Structure
Of the
Lancaster Fire Department
Companies
The Lancaster Fire Department is comprised of four companies:
Each firefighter
in the Lancaster Fire Department is a member of one of the above
companies.
Company
Firematic Line Officers
Each company is comprised of a Captain, a First Lieutenant, and a
Second Lieutenant. Company Line Officers serve a one year term and are
elected by their respective companies.
Fire
Chief and Assistant Fire Chiefs
Each company
has one Fire Chief that serves in a rotation of successive rank. Each
serves a term of two years in each position, beginning as Third
Assistant Fire Chief. At the end of the two year term, each Fire Chief
moves up one spot.
START> Third
Assistant Chief > Second Assistant Chief > First Assistant Chief
> Fire Chief
The Fire Chiefs
are elected by all four companies. Although the position rotates on a
two year cycle, the Fire Chiefs are elected annually.
Click here to meet our Fire Chiefs.
Fire
Chief Rotation Schedule
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April 22, 2008 - April 19, 2010
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Fire
Chief
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9
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RHL
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John
Burke
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First
Assistant Chief
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9
- 1
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EHC
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James
Robinson
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Second
Assistant Chief
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9
- 2
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CHC
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Scott
M. Kuhlmey
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Third
Assistant Chief
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9
- 3
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PHC
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James
Schaefer
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April 20, 2010 - April 16, 2012
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Fire
Chief
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9
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EHC
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James
Robinson
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First
Assistant Chief
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9
- 1
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CHC
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Scott
M. Kuhlmey
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Second
Assistant Chief
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9
- 2
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PHC
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James
Schaefer
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Third
Assistant Chief
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9
- 3
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RHL
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TBD
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April 17, 2012 - April 21, 2014
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Fire
Chief
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9
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CHC
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Scott
M. Kuhlmey
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First
Assistant Chief
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9
- 1
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PHC
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James
Schaefer
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Second
Assistant Chief
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9
- 2
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RHL
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TBD
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Third
Assistant Chief
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9
- 3
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EHC
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TBD
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April 22, 2014 - April 18, 2016
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Fire
Chief
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9
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PHC
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James
Schaefer
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First
Assistant Chief
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9
- 1
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RHL
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TBD
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Second
Assistant Chief
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9
- 2
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EHC
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TBD
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Third
Assistant Chief
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9
- 3
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CHC
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TBD
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Department
Firematic Line Officers
Department Line Officers of the Lancaster Fire Department are appointed
positions designated by the Fire Chief. Each year the Fire Chief appoints
the following:
- EMS Captain
- Rescue Captain
- Fire Police Captain
- Incident Safety
Officers
Specialty Groups
In addition to our firefighters, we
have the following opportunities available:
Non-Company
Fleet
In addition to the four companies, the Lancaster Fire Department
operates a fleet of department vehicles. Please visit the equipment page for a
complete list.
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