Operations

The following are functions for which Operations is responsible:  

Operations

• Day-to-day management of Fire/Rescue operations through oversight of operational Division Chiefs
• Assist Fire Chief in preparation of annual Fire/Rescue contracts for various municipalities and provide oversight of this function
• Monitor the new service delivery model for continued improvement
• Monitor the effectiveness of automatic vehicle location (AVL) and priority dispatch 

Wildfire Mitigation

• Oversight of wildland fuels management, public education and mitigation programs
• Emergency response in support of operations
• Management of Wildland Fire Response Team "Fire Walker"
• Fire hydrant maintenance and records oversight

ARFF-Airport Rescue Firefighting

• Oversight of all emergency operations for Daytona Beach International Airport (DBIA) Fire/Rescue specialty programs
• Budgetary management of ARFF component at DBIA

Special Operations (HazMat, Firewalker and TRT)

• Oversight of countywide Hazardous Materials Team, Technical Rescue program and Firewalker Team
• Coordinate the effective integration of special teams with each discipline as well as Airport and Fire Operations
• Ensure compliance with all necessary training requirements and equipment of special team

Division Chiefs:

• Tim Martin
• Meghan Quartier
• Carson Sanders
• William Whalen

Wildfire Mitigation: Battalion Chief, Scott Smoak 
Hazardous Materials: Battalion Chief, Heather Lorimor
Technical Rescue: Battalion Chief, Kara Haun