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A Long Line of Chiefs

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As we begin to enter our second century of operations, the composition of the City of Yuma Fire Department has changed immensely from its beginnings. The growth and continued progress of this organization has come through the hard work and dedication of its personnel, and the leadership of a long line of Fire Chiefs.

Yuma Fire Chiefs

Portrait of Fire Chief John Buck

John Buck1880 - 1906

Portrait of Fire Chief Newt S. Parks

Newt S. Parks1906 - 1927

Portrait of Fire Chief George Robinson

George Robinson1927 - 1948

Portrait of Fire Chief Claude Joyner

Claude Joyner1948 - 1952

Portrait of Fire Chief Bernard Raebel

Bernard Raebel1952 - 1976

Portrait of Fire Chief Michael J. Sample

Michael J. Sample1976 - 1981

Portrait of Fire Chief William C. Steiert

William C. Steiert1981 - 1985

Portrait of Fire Chief Phillip M. Cano

Phillip M. Cano1985 - 1989

Portrait of Fire Chief Phillip C. Mele

Phillip C. Mele1989 - 1997

Portrait of Fire Chief Gary L. Fisher

Gary L. Fisher1998 - 2003

Portrait of Fire Chief Jack McArthur

Jack McArthur2003 - 2014

Portrait of Fire Chief Steve Irr

Steve Irr2014 - 2022

Portrait of Fire Chief Dusty Fields

Dusty Fields2022 - 2025

Portrait of Fire Chief John Louser

John Louser2025 - Present