Meet the Fire Chief

Man
DOUG SPEARS
Fire Chief
817-230-0403
doug.spears@saginawfire.us

Mr. Spears began his employment with the City and his professional career in firefighting in October 1995. Prior to becoming a career firefighter, he served as a volunteer for approximately 2 years in the department while attending the fire academy and emergency medical service training.

After serving 6 years as a firefighter-paramedic with the department, Mr. Spears was promoted to Fire Lieutenant and was responsible for performing and supervising shift duty personnel in fire suppression, rescue, fire prevention and emergency medical service activities. In October 2006, Mr. Spears was promoted to Captain - Fire Marshal and was responsible for assisting the Fire Chief with overall management and operation of the department. Serving as the Fire Marshal, Mr. Spears was directly responsible for Fire Code application and enforcement, fire prevention activities, fire and explosion investigations, life and fire safety education, Emergency Management activities and assisted with overseeing the routine and emergency activities of the department involving fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical services and training.

In October 2010, Mr. Spears was promoted to the position of Fire Chief. Chief Spears directs and leads a department of 29 paid personnel and is also responsible for management of the Tarrant County Fire Alarm Center located at Fire Station 1.

Professional Education/Training
  • Firefighter Academy-Tarrant County College - 1995
  • EMT-Paramedic-Huguley Medical Center - 1997
  • Peace Officer Academy - Weatherford College 2000
  • Texas Fire Chief Academy - 2012 Graduate
  • Numerous Training and Certification Courses

Certifications
  • Texas Commission on Fire Protection
    • Advanced Firefighter, Advanced Fire Inspector, Advanced Arson Investigator,
    • Incident Safety Officer
    • Suppression Department Head
    • Fire Service Instructor II, Fire Officer IV, Hazmat Technician
  • Texas Department of State Health Services
    • EMT-Paramedic
  • Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
    • Basic Peace Officer

Memberships
  • Texas Fire Chiefs Association
  • Tarrant County Fire Chiefs Association
  • National Fire Protection Association
  • International Code Council
  • North Texas Juvenile Fire-Setter Coalition
  • Tarrant County Fire and Arson Investigator Association
  • International Association of Fire Chiefs

Board and Commissions
  • Metropolitan Area EMS Authority (MAEMSA DBA Medstar) Board Member
  • Past President of the MAEMSA First Responders Advisory Board
  • Tarrant County Fire Alarm Center Board Member and Managing Director
  • Tarrant County College Fire Service Training Center Advisory Council
  • Past President of the Northwest Emergency Response Organization (NERO)