16 - Appointment of New Fire Chief Michael VogelItem No. 16
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TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: John Godwin, City Manager
SUBJECT: FIRE CHIEF
DATE: February 12, 2019
BACKGROUND: Section 23 of the city charter, "Council not to interfere in appointments or
removals," ironically states that the council may not direct the city manager in appointment of
any of his/her subordinates, yet goes on to add "the appointment of department heads shall be
subject to the approval of the council." This simply means that councils are supposed to vote to
ratify director recommendations from the manager, avoiding becoming involved in evaluating or
considering alternative candidates in any way.
STATUS OF ISSUE: As I advised the city council previously by written report, we went
through an extensive selection process, culminating in interviews of six candidates, including
two excellent internal candidates, over one and one-half days. At the conclusion of the interview
and review process, our working group selected two finalists, and we ultimately narrowed that to
one, with whom we have since negotiated a pay rate and start date. Mike Vogel, currently a
deputy chief in Arlington, Texas, is scheduled to begin work as the new Paris fire chief on
Monday, April 1, and should be at our February 25 meeting to be introduced to the council and
the public.
BUDGET: Personnel costs are wholly budgeted.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the city manager's appointment of Mike Vogel as fire chief.
Michael J. Vogel
DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF - ARLINGTON, TX I MARINE
OBJECTIVE
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To become the next Fire Chief in Paris Texas
CAREER HIGH LIGHTS
Life Saving Awards in 2005, 2012, 2013 and 2014
Letter of Commendation, November 19, 1999
For rescuing an occupant and her small dog from their apartment under extreme fire conditions
.Letter of Commendation, May 23, 2002
In recognition of dedication and leadership as an EMS Instructor during the AFD EMT -I program
Letter of Commendation, August 25, 2010
Presented by Chief Crowson and Mayor Cluck for saving the life of an 8 year old boy
EXPERIENCE
ARLINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT — Arlington Texas 6/1998 — Present
Deputy Fire Chief, Shift Commander (2 YRS)
Battalion Chief, I' Battalion (2 YRS)
Fire Captain, Sector 6 and Hazmat Captain (4 YRS)
Fire Lieutenant. Station 3 (3 YRS)
Apparatus Operator, Station 1 (4 YRS)
Fire Fighter/ Paramedic, Station 8 TRT team member (5 YRS)
Arlington Texas is located between Dallas and Fort Worth Texas with a population of 400,000 people. It is home to the
Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers MLB team, University of Texas -Arlington (41;712 enrollment), has two large
theme parks in Six Flags over Texas and Hurricane Harbor Water Park and is a vacation destination. Arlington has 17
Fire Stations, with 17 Engine companies; 5 Truck companies, 2 Squad Units, 5 Rescue Units, 5 Brush Trucks, an ARFF
Unit, 2 Battalions and a Shift Commander. Fire Rescue has a state of the art Hazardous Material Team, Dive/Rescue
Team, Technical Rescue Team and Fire Prevention department which operates the Explosive Ordinance Disposal
(EOD) team with 9 bomb EUD K -9's, an accredited Emergency Operation Center.
Commands 17 stations encompassing 2 Battalions, 17 engine companies, 5 truck companies, 2
Squads, and 5 Rescues, 2 gas well response team, Haz-Mat team, Dive/Swift Water Rescue team and
the TRT team
■ Plans, directs, and monitors the daily operations of the shift
■ Acts as Incident Commander during emergency incidents by entering the sites to coordinate
and supervises field operations and ensures appropriate actions are taken to stabilize the
incident
■ Plan, direct and monitor internal and external relationships
• Enforcement of departmental rules, regulations, and procedures
■ Schedules, trains, assigns work, monitors performance, evaluates subordinates, maintains
records and prepares reports as needed
■ Plans, prepares, and conducts shift drills, training classes, and pre -fire planning activities to
increase effectiveness of personnel
• Compiles and prepares annual budget estimates pertaining to assigned companies, including
the purchase of new apparatus and equipment and station maintenance
■ Plans, recommends, develops and implements updated standard operating procedures and
short and long-term goals and objectives to improve service delivery
1103 S. Tennessee St. McKinney, Texas 75069 (469) 352-5977
Michael ae J. Vogel
DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF - ARLINGTON, TX I MARINE
• Maintains Department/State continuing education requirements
■ Maintains physical training
■ Performs the duties of an Assistant Chief in the absence of same
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisor
■ Secure UASI Grant Funds
EXPERIENCE (continued):
ARLINGTON OFFICE OF SPECIAL EVENTS —Arlington, TX
5/2009 —Present
Dallas Cowboys Stadium — Fire Rescue Agedieal Operations Commander
Texas Rangers Ballpark — Ballpark Commander
COLLIN S COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE —McKinney, TX
10/2004 — Present
Associate EMS Professor
THE WOODLANDS FIRE DEPARTMENT — The Woodlands, TX
3/1996 — 6/1998
Fire FighterCParamedic
iWagnolla Volunteer- Fire Depar-ttnent- lVagnolia Te-ras
10196-1012000
Captain ofa Combination Fere department (Part Time Job)
CY-FAIR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT—Cypress, TX
5/1993 —5/1996
Fire Fighter
UNITED STATES MARINE CORP — Camp Lejeune, NC
1984— 1988
Lance Corporal, Field Radio Operator 2531
Honorable Discharge
INCIDENT COMMANDER EXPERIENCE
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■ 4 alarm mansion fire
■ 3 Tornado Responses
■ Countless one, two and three alarm fres
■ Countless vehicle extrications
• Numerous Hazardous Material Incidents
■ 2 Six Flags over Texas Tragedies
■ Several major flooding incidents
■ Provide shelter and safety to Hurricane Katrina and Rita victims.
■ Super Bowl XLV, Final Four, World Series, Country Music Awards, College National
Championship
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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SAN JACINTO COLLEGE — Houston, TX
Associates of Applied Science (A.A.S) Fire Technolobry
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME — South Bend, 1N
Executive Leadership and Management 24 week.Program
Executive Business Administration 24 week Prograrn
CERTIFICATIONS
-NIMiS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800
-Texas Commission on Fire. Protection Advanced Fire Fighter (IFSAC)
-Texas Commission on Fire Protection Fire Officer III (TE SAQ
1103 S. Tennessee St. McKinney, Texas 75069 (469) 35275977
Michael J. Vogel
DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF - ARLINGTON, TX I MARINE
-Texas Commission on Fire Protection Fire Instructor II (IFS9Q
-Texas Commission on Fire Protection Hazmat Technician (IFSAQ
-NWCU Forestry Fire Fighter II
-.High Angle Rescue Technician
-Confined Space Technician
-Trench Rescue Technician
-Stiv ft Waler Rescue
-Licensed Paramedic
-Texas Department of State Health Service EIS Instructor
-CPR. AC14 PEI'PS and ITLS
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Currently developing the AFD sUAV (Drone) program (Secured UASI Grant)
Active Shooter Evaluator, 2016 -.Present
Member of the Regional Response Teams in Coordination with the State of Texas, 2016
Member of Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (Forestry FF & All Hazards FF), 2015 -Present
Initiation and supervision of the Community Paramedic program, 2015 -Present
Manager of the Emerging Issues Committee, 2015 -Present
Developed the AFD Hazardous Material certification program, 2015
Manager of the House Hold Hazardous Material Program, 2012-2014
Member of the Mobile Medic Unit (MMU), 2008 -Present
Boys and Girls Club of Arlington, 2007 -Present
Member of the Arlington Hockey Team, 2005 -Present
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