Welcome to SDCFCA
Fire service professionals
Welcome to the San Diego County Fire Chiefs Association website representing the Fire Chiefs of the cities, fire districts, tribal departments, and federal agencies that provide fire, emergency medical, and rescue services to the residents and visitors of San Diego County.
Leadership. Fellowship. Excellence. Involvement.
Executive Board
We are constantly striving to provide highly effective and personalized solutions for the fire and emergency medical services in the County of San Diego.
Chip Duncan
Chair
Rincon Fire Department
Chris Manroe
Vice Chair
Chula Vista Fire Department
Michael Smith
Secretary
Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District
Greg O’Gorman
Treasurer
Alpine Fire Protection District
Brian Mitchell
Member at Large
Poway Fire Department
Our Sections
The San Diego County Fire Chiefs Association has the following Sections as part of our organization. Each Section has its own set of board members that maintain their own membership, by-laws and finances.
Message from the Chair
The San Diego County Fire Chiefs Association welcomes and thanks you for visiting our website. Our organization proudly represents all fire agencies serving the citizens of San Diego County.
The San Diego County Fire Chiefs Association is represented by individuals serving within sections who are invaluable to the organization. The sections represent the Executive Board, Fire Administration, Arson Task Force, Communications, Emergency Managers, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Prevention Officers, Health and Safety, Operations and Training.
The organization is built upon fostering relationships, active networking, and the collaboration with our fellow fire agencies, law enforcement partners, and numerous stakeholders who all share in the mission of public safety.
The San Diego County Fire Chiefs Association is proud to lead by example and be forward thinking as we continually work together to enhance how we prepare, prevent, and respond to emergencies. Our mission is to serve and provide the highest level of life safety to all citizens and to our members of the fire service in a world that is ever changing.
Dave McQuead
Chair – San Diego County Fire Chiefs Association
Fire Chief, Rancho Santa Fe Fire
Interested in becoming a member?
If you’re a Chief Officer or public safety employee, please consider becoming a member to help support our efforts of improving fire and EMS in the County of San Diego. For more information about our organization, please visit our Sections.