History of the District Fire Chiefs

On July 31, 1947, the North Central Fire Protection District became operational, with Irving H. Cordy installed by the District Commissioners as Fire Chief.   Operating with 2 fire engines and 4 fire station under constrution. By September 1947 all four stations were staffed with full-time firefighters. The Fire District has been lead by 10 former Fire Chiefs during its 75 year History.  In 2007 the District contracted for labor for more than a decade, until July 2018 when the Board hired it's next fire chief to recruit a new labor force and restaff it's fire stations.

A fire chief stands proudly next to a vintage fire truck with a Dalmatian dog beside him, showcasing a classic firefighting scene.
FIRST FIRE CHIEF - IRVING CORDY
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IRVING CORDY, FIRE CHIEF 1946 - 1965
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OWEN PITNEY, FIRE CHIEF 1965
A black-and-white portrait of a man in a uniform with a hat, glasses, and a serious expression, likely a public service role.
HANK TANAKA, FIRE CHIEF 1966 - 1975
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KENNETH STRICKLAND, FIRE CHIEF 1975 - 1976
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ROBERT WAGNER, FIRE CHIEF 1976 - 1980
A smiling man in a formal uniform holds a white hat, posed against a purple background. He looks proud and professional.
MANUAL SOUZA, FIRE CHIEF 1980 - 1983
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WILLIAM BURGEN, FIRE CHIEF 1983 - 1998
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LEE DAUGHERTY, FIRE CHIEF 1999 - 2004
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LONIE DOWNS, FIRE CHIEF 2004 - 2007
A uniformed fire chief poses confidently for a portrait, with an American flag and official insignia visible in the background.
TIMOTHY HENRY, FIRE CHIEF 2018 - 2025
A fire chief stands proudly next to a vintage fire truck with a Dalmatian dog beside him, showcasing a classic firefighting scene.
A smiling man in a uniform with a cap, likely a police or security officer, posing for a portrait.
A black-and-white photo of a stern-looking man in uniform with a police badge and a distinctive cap.
A black-and-white portrait of a man in a uniform with a hat, glasses, and a serious expression, likely a public service role.
The image features a black-and-white portrait of a man dressed in a formal uniform with a badge, possibly a police officer.
An older man in a formal fire department uniform and hat poses for a portrait. He has visible rings on his hands.
A smiling man in a formal uniform holds a white hat, posed against a purple background. He looks proud and professional.
The image features a man in a fire chief uniform standing beside an American flag. He's holding a white hat and smiling.
A smiling man with white hair wearing a dark uniform featuring badges, posing against a colorful background.
The image shows a smiling man in a formal fire department uniform, complete with badges and insignia.
A uniformed fire chief poses confidently for a portrait, with an American flag and official insignia visible in the background.
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