Plano Fire-Rescue Assistant Chief Chris Biggerstaff has been accepted into the Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI), a year-long leadership development program developed by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and funded by a grant from Motorola Solutions Foundation. The goal of the program is to provide new and aspiring chiefs with the tools they need to have a successful and productive tenure.
Assistant Chief Biggerstaff, who currently oversees the Emergency Services Division of Plano Fire-Rescue, joined the fire service in 1991 with the Garland Fire Department and was hired by PFR in December 1992. He holds a Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership from Texas A&M Commerce and a Master’s in Leadership with an emphasis in Disaster Preparedness and Executive Fire Leadership from Grand Canyon University. He is also a graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program.
The newest participants in the FSEDI will meet virtually using an online community resource until they are allowed in-person sessions.
The IAFC represents the leadership of firefighters and emergency responders worldwide. IAFC members are the world’s leading experts in firefighting, emergency medical services, terrorism response, hazardous materials spills, natural disasters, and public safety legislation. Since 1973, the IAFC has provided a forum for its members to exchange ideas, develop professionally and uncover the latest products and services available to first responders.
The Motorola Solutions Foundation is the charitable and philanthropic arm of Motorola Solutions. With employees located around the globe, Motorola Solutions seeks to give back to the communities where it operates. The company achieves this by making strategic grants, forging strong community partnerships and fostering innovation. The Motorola Solutions Foundation focuses its funding on public safety, disaster relief, employee giving and education, especially science, technology, engineering and math programming.
Plano Fire-Rescue is a progressive and recognized fire department providing both emergency services (fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue, hazardous materials response, and wildland fire fighting) and non-emergency services (fire and life safety education, building fire protection systems engineering and review, fire code enforcement and community event support) from 13 strategically placed fire stations with a roster of 388 sworn personnel and 11 civilian employees.
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Plano Fire-Rescue holds a Class 1 ISO Rating, and accreditation from both the Center for Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) and the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS). With the goal of providing the best service to the citizens and visitors of Plano, the department mission/purpose statement includes the core values each employee strives to reflect, Plano Fire-Rescue, Professional service with heart – integrity always.
