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Norfolk Fire-Rescue  

NFR Departmental Overview

Operations
Bruce Evans, Acting Deputy Chief

Responsible for all emergency services provided by the department including fire suppression, emergency medical care, hazardous materials mitigation, technical rescue, water rescue, and terrorism response.

Fire Marshal’s Office
John Applewhite, Fire Marshal
Responsible for enforcement and life safety services provided by the department including fire safety inspections, fire and environmental code enforcement, fire and arson investigations, fire and life safety education, and car seat safety inspections.

Training
David Dixon, Battalion Chief
Responsible for all personnel training and certification programs provided by the department in the subject areas of basic recruit, firefighting, emergency medical care, hazardous materials, technical rescue, terrorism, management/leadership, and command and control.

Administrative Services
Kimberly Boone

Responsible for payroll and employee benefits administration, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, budgeting and fiscal management, grants administration, procurement and supply, clerical and administrative support.

Public Affairs
Harry Worley, Battalion Chief

Responsible for public outreach programs, media relations and public information, marketing, information technology, performance measurement, quality assurance/quality improvement, strategic planning, recruitment, and workforce planning accreditation.

Occupational Safety & Health
Mark Salmon, Battalion Chief

Firefighter health and wellness programs, emergency incident and workplace safety, disability management, risk management, and loss prevention.