10/09/2026
Well done Capt. Gowanlock!
Congratulations to Captain Gowanlock on completion of Fire Officer III through NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control.
While Fire Officer I and II focus on supervising a company (like a captain or lieutenant on a single fire engine), a Fire Officer III acts as an Administrative or Chief Officer. Their primary responsibilities span across several major management categories:
• Administration & Finance: Preparing and managing divisional or departmental budgets, navigating budget systems, soliciting bids, planning for resource allocation, and maintaining information management platforms.
• Human Resource Management: Establishing formal procedures for hiring, assigning personnel for maximum efficiency, managing promotions, and driving the professional development of department members.
• Community and Government Relations: Developing community public safety plans, evaluating the effectiveness of local inspection programs, and building partnerships with the public.
• Emergency Service Delivery & Multi-Agency Operations: Managing the planning, deployment, and tactical operations of large-scale or multi-agency all-hazard responses.
• Health and Safety: Designing, managing, and evaluating overarching departmental safety programs to minimize injuries and long-term health risks (like cancer awareness and behavioral health initiatives).
This is a major accomplishment and we applaud Captain Gowanlock on his drive to better himself and his ability to serve the community.
