The City of Pearland Fire Department is a high-performing, full-service fire and emergency medical services organization dedicated to protecting life, property, and community wellbeing. The department provides comprehensive fire suppression, advanced life support EMS, rescue, and all-hazards response across approximately 70 square miles, serving both the city limits and Pearland’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. The department’s ISO Class 1 rating reflects a sustained commitment to operational readiness, training, infrastructure investment, and continuous improvement. Operating from six strategically located fire stations, plus a fire administration building, the department delivers professional, around-the-clock emergency response. In addition to core fire and EMS operations, the department maintains specialized capabilities, including an EMS Bike Team and participates with an EMS SWAT Team, enhancing response effectiveness during special events, in high-density environments, and for tactical operations. In 2025, the department responded to 14,197 incidents, reflecting the scale and complexity of service demands in a growing, dynamic community. Responses included, but not limited to, 92 structure fires, 175 non-structure fires, 759 motor vehicle accidents, and 10,819 EMS and rescue calls. The department also plays an active regional role, providing mutual aid assistance to neighboring jurisdictions on 360 occasions while receiving mutual aid support 55 times, underscoring strong interagency collaboration and regional partnerships. The Fire Department operates with a Fiscal Year 2026 budget of $35,387,726 and a total staffing level of 152 full-time equivalent employees. The organizational structure includes two Assistant Chiefs, five Battalion Chiefs, eight Captains, eighteen Lieutenants, twenty-one Driver/Operators, and eighty-nine Firefighters. The department has received Best Practices Recognition from the Texas Fire Chiefs
Association is well-positioned for its next chapter of leadership and continued service excellence.

The Fire Chief is the senior administrative and operational leader of the City of Pearland Fire Department and is responsible for the overall direction, performance, and effectiveness of the organization. Reporting to the City Manager’s Office, the Fire Chief provides strategic leadership for fire suppression, emergency medical services, training, fire prevention, emergency management coordination, and all-hazards response while ensuring alignment with City goals, policies, and community expectations. The Fire Chief is responsible for developing and managing the department’s operating and capital budgets, establishing long-term strategic priorities, and ensuring that resources are deployed efficiently and responsibly. This role requires balancing operational readiness and service excellence with fiscal stewardship, regulatory compliance, and workforce sustainability. The Fire Chief also plays a key role in
regional coordination, intergovernmental partnerships, and mutual aid planning. As a member of the City’s executive leadership team, the Fire Chief works collaboratively with City leadership and provides clear, accurate, and data-informed recommendations. The position requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to represent the department and the City with
professionalism, credibility, and integrity.

The City of Pearland seeks an authentic, visionary, and people-centered leader who inspires collaboration and models integrity,
accountability, and respect in every interaction. The ideal candidate brings both strategic insight and operational discipline, and can think broadly about the organization's future while executing effectively in day-to-day operations. This individual values transparency and understands that trust is built through consistent actions, sound judgment, and a clear appreciation of the broader municipal mission. The successful candidate will be a proven fire service professional with a strong command of modern fire suppression, emergency medical services, and all-hazards response, paired with a deep appreciation for prevention, preparedness, and community risk reduction. Experience managing complex operating and capital budgets, implementing strategic initiatives, and leading organizational change is essential. The ideal candidate will balance service excellence with fiscal responsibility while ensuring departmental priorities align with Citywide goals, available resources, and long-term sustainability. Candidates must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in public administration, fire science, emergency management, or a closely related field. A master’s degree is strongly preferred. Candidates must have at least 10 years of progressively responsible fire department management experience, including at least 3 years in a senior command or deputy/executive leadership role, such as Assistant Fire Chief or Fire Chief. Experience in a full-service career, or combination fire department servicing a complex or growing community, is highly
desirable. The Fire Chief must obtain TCFP Head of Department certification within six months of hire, or a timeframe approved by the City. Fire Service Executive Officer and TCFP Fire Officer IV certifications preferred.