Fire Chief, Valerie Frausto November 1, 2024 - Present
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Charles Hood served as the San Antonio Fire Department Chief from February 2007 to January 2024.
Robert Ojeda served as the San Antonio Fire Department Chief from May 1993 to April 2007.
The Technical Rescue Team was established in January 1994 during his tenure.
Raul Losoya served as the San Antonio Fire Department Chief from October 1988 to April 1993.
The Hazardous Material Response Team was established in September 1991 during his tenure.
Isidore O. Martinez served as the San Antonio Fire Department Chief from September 1974 to September 1988.
Bart T. Mulhern served as the San Antonio Fire Department Chief from October 1968 to September 1974.
The San Antonio Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Division was established in January 1974 during his tenure.
Milton L. Rogers served as the San Antonio Fire Department Chief from January 1960 to January 1969.
Arnold L. Rathke served as the San Antonio Fire Department Chief from February 1959 to January 1960.
M. L. Butler served as the San Antonio Fire Department Chief from June 1950 to January 1959.
He died in the line of duty.
C. A. Hart served as the San Antonio Fire Department Chief from June 1939 to June 1950.
J. G. Sarran served as the San Antonio Fire Department Chief from April 1923 to May 1939.
A. J. Goetz served as the San Antonio Fire Department Chief from January 1918 to April 1923.
Will P. Bishop served as the San Antonio Fire Department Chief from June 1917 to December 31, 1917.
Phil Wright served as the San Antonio Fire Department Chief from September 1905 to May 1917.
Will G. Tobin served as the San Antonio Fire Department Chief from 1899 to December 1905.
J. W. Collins served as the San Antonio Fire Department Chief from 1897 to 1899.
John W. Tobin served as the San Antonio Fire Department Chief from 1895 to 1896.
G. A. Duerler served as the San Antonio Fire Department Chief from 1893 to 1894.
L. P. Peck served as the San Antonio Fire Department Chief from 1891 to 1893.