The Administration Department is located on the first floor of City Hall, 425 North

El Dorado Street, and is responsible for the day-to-day administration of personnel activities and regulations of the Stockton Fire Department. Other responsibilities include budget preparation and control, purchasing, personnel management, employee health and safety, record keeping, information and press releases, facilities management, contract services, and office and clerical management.

The Administration Department is managed by Fire Chief Ronald Hittle. Other sworn personnel include three Deputy Chiefs assigned to personnel, budget management, public information, Office of Emergency Services (OES), and an Administrative Captain assigned to arson investigation. The arson investigator reports to Division Chief/Fire Marshal Matt Duaime, who is in charge of the Fire Prevention Division.

Civilian positions provide support to Fire Administration.  These positions include Internal Affairs, Budget, Emergency Preparedness, Executive Assistant, Supervising Office Assistant, and an Office Technician. All staff members play a vital role in supporting the daily functions of the Stockton Fire Department.

The office is open Monday through Friday during business hours 8:00 am to 12 noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, (closed holidays), where citizens may request copies of fire reports and register for CPR classes.

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