Fire Administration

Fire Chief Bill Hawley

Educational Background

MPA, University of North Texas; BBA, University of North Texas; Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program, Harvard University; Executive Fire Officer Program Graduate, National Fire Academy

Professional Experience

Fire Chief, Fire Department, City of Allen, 2002-Present; Deputy Fire Chief of Operations, Town of Addison, 1999-2002; Deputy Fire Chief of EMS/Training, Town of Addison, 1996-99; Assistant to the Fire Chief, City of Plano, 1995-96; Fire Rescue Specialist, City of Plano, 1986-95

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Assistant Chief Kurt Hall

Educational Background

Currently pursuing a Ph.D., Public Administration, at the University of Texas, Dallas; MPA, University of North Texas; BBA, Northwood University; AAS, North Central Texas College; Executive Fire Officer Program Graduate, National Fire Academy

Professional Experience

Assistant Fire Chief, Operations, City of Allen, 2004-Present; Deputy Fire Chief, Operations, Town of Addison, 2003-04; Division Fire Chief of EMS/Training, Town of Addison, 1999-2003; FF/Paramedic/FTO (Shift EMS Coordinator), Town of Addison, 1994-99

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Assistant Chief Craig Gillis

Educational Background

AAS, Fire Protection Technology, El Centro College

Professional Experience

Assistant Fire Chief, Prevention (Fire Marshal/EMC), City of Allen, 1990-Present; Fire Marshal/EMC/Training Officer, City of Allen, 1985-90; Paid Fire Fighter, City of Allen, 1982-85; Volunteer Fire Fighter/Assistant Chief, Allen Volunteer Fire Department, 1980-82

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Division Chief Jonathon Boyd

Educational Background

Currently pursuing BS, Public Administration, University of Texas at Dallas

Professional Experience

Division Chief, Fire Department, City of Allen, 2005-Present; Captain, Fire Department, City of Allen, 2003-05; Driver, Fire Department, City of Allen, 2002-03;Fire Fighter, Fire Department, City of Allen, 1996-2002; Paramedic, EMS Service, City of Whitewright, 1994-96

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Division Chief Kenneth Lindsey

Educational Background

Currently pursing AA, Fire Science/Fire Officer, Collin County Community College

Professional Experience

Division Chief, Fire Department, City of Allen, 1998-Present; Captain, Fire Department, City of Allen, 1994–98; Lieutenant, Fire Department, City of Allen, 1987–94; Firefighter/EMT, Fire Department, City of Allen, 1982–87; Firefighter/EMT, Allen Volunteer Fire Department, 1975-82; Firefighter/EMT, McKinney Fire Department, 1978–79