Support Services Bureau

Assistant Chief

The Support Services Bureau was created in 1996's re-organization. This Bureau oversees:

• Dispatching at The Fire Alarm Office
• Maintains firefighting Tools and Equipment.
• Administers Infectious Disease services for the firefighters
• Procures and provides all medical and station supplies
• Operates a SCBA repair shop (Mask Repair)
• Oversees fitness testing for the firefighters
• Provides operational oversight of the Administration Complex
• Repairs and launders firefighter turn-out gear
• Handles all Division land acquisition and construction.

The Support Services Bureau also acts as the Division's liaison with the City of Columbus' Facilities Management and Fleet Management Divisions.