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Vista Fire Department Executive Officers

Phil Paige: Deputy Chief, Administration Chief
Fire Marshal
Fire Code Administration
Fire Investigation
Hazardous Materials Management
Inspection Programs
Report Management
New Development/Plan Review
Weed Abatement
Public Education/Information Program
International Accreditation Manager
Budget Administration
Supervise Senior Inspectors
Public Education/Information Officer
Safety and Training Chief
 
 
Randy Terich: Deputy Chief, Operations Chief
Operations (Fire, EMS, Hazardous Materials, Rescue)
Personnel
Mapping and Pre-planning
Mutual and Automatic Aid
Fire Hydrants
Report Management
Strategic Planning Review Manager
Operations Manual, Standard Operating Guidelines
Pre-Employment Testing and Evaluation
Promotional Test Planning and Coordination
Employee Relations, Internal Investigations
Zone Operations Chief Representative
North County Dispatch Liaison
Strike Team/Task Force Leader
Supervise Shift Battalion Chiefs and Emergency Services Officer
 
 
Marilyn Anderson: Emergency Services Officer
EMS Training Coordinator
Quality Assurance Program
Recruit EMS Evaluations
Medical Supply, Equipment Specification and
   Purchase
Ambulance Billing Coordinator
EMS Report Management System
Base Hospital, County and State EMS Division
   Liaison
County Chiefs EMS Section, Cal Chiefs
   Representative
EMS Public Education
Privacy Officer (HIPAA)
Designated Officer (Blood Borne Pathogens)
 
 
Don Shellhammer: Battalion Chief, Safety and Training Chief
In-Service and Specialized Training
Recruit Training
Standardization, Validation and Certification
Joint Apprenticeship Committee (CFFJAC) Coordination
Safety Equipment and Uniform Specification and Purchase
Fire Explorer Program
Training Report Management
Representative to City Safety Committee (Chair) and SAFER
Safety Operations and Procedures
Promotional Exam Design and Preparation
Zone and County Chiefs Training Representative
Strike Team/Task Force Leader – Trainee
 
 
Rick Minnick: Battalion Chief, Communications Chief, "A" Shift Commander
Command, Control and Coordination of Shift
Radio, Pager, Telephone, Cell Phone Coordinator
Communications Equipment Specification and
   Purchasing
Report Management System Coordinator
Telestaff System Manager
Information Technology Liaison
Monthly Statistical Reports
Operations Assistant – Dispatch Liaison
Operational Procedures
Strike Team/Task Force Leader - Trainee
Incident Report Quality Assurance
Supervise 5 Suppression Captains
 
 
Jeff Hahn: Battalion Chief, Apparatus and Equipment Chief, "B" Shift Commander
Command, Control and Coordination of Shift
Apparatus and Equipment Repair, Maintenance and
   Testing Coordination
New Apparatus and Equipment Specifications and
   Purchasing
Operational Procedures
Promotional Exam Design
Strike Team/Task Force Leader
Incident Report Quality Assurance
Supervise 5 Suppression Captains
 
 
Jeff Berg: Battalion Chief, Facilities/Disaster Preparedness Chief, "C" Shift Commander
Command, Control and Coordination of Shift
Facilities Maintenance and Repair Coordinator
New Facility and Remodel Coordinator
Operational Procedures
Disaster Preparations Plan Coordinator
Disaster Plan Training
Grant Submission and Coordination
Incident Report Quality Assurance
Supervise 5 Suppression Captains