Fire Chief Finalists

Richard DavisRichard Davis
Assistant Fire Chief - Austin, Texas, Fire Department

Richard Davis has been an assistant fire chief of the Austin, Texas, Fire Department since 2009. He first began working at the department in 1993. He serves in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and was on active duty with the U.S. Air Force from 1983 to 1991. He has a master’s degree in executive fire service leadership and a bachelor’s degree in marketing and management.


Alec OughtonAlec Oughton
Fire Chief - Henrico County, Virginia

Alec Oughton has been the fire chief of the Henrico County, Va., Division of Fire since 2019. He previously served as a deputy chief and battalion chief at the division. He began working at the division in 1999 after serving as a firefighter and paramedic at Spotsylvania County, Va., Fire and Rescue for three years. He also served as a field medical technician for the U.S. Naval Reserve. Mr. Oughton has a master’s degree in public administration and a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies.


Allen RobnettAllen Robnett
Interim Fire Chief - Aurora Fire Rescue

Allen Robnett is the interim chief of Aurora Fire Rescue. He most recently served as a deputy chief overseeing professional development and personnel support. He began working for Aurora Fire Rescue in 1989 as a firefighter and emergency medical technician. He also served as a fire investigator, lieutenant and training officer, captain, battalion chief and commander in the chief’s office. He has a bachelor’s degree in organizational management.


Froilan "Pepper" ValdezFroilan "Pepper" Valdez
Fire Chief - Billings, Montana, Fire Department

Froilan “Pepper” Valdez is the chief of the Billings, Mont., Fire Department where he previously worked as a senior assistant fire chief and battalion chief. He first began working at Billings Fire 24 years ago. He previously served as a paramedic and emergency medical technician for American Medical Response. He has a master’s degree in organizational and executive leadership and a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

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