Anthony Bates
Dickinson
Summary
Dedicated & Passionate Fire Chief | Community-Focused Leader | HR Expertise
Experienced Fire Chief committed to community-first service, active listening, and fostering a positive organizational culture. A proven leader who empowers employees through mentorship, professional development, and collaboration. Skilled in emergency response, strategic planning, and a holistic leadership approach, with additional expertise in human resources, including recruitment, employee relations, and performance management. Dedicated to enhancing fire services, strengthening community partnerships, and ensuring operational excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Chief- Chief Executive Officer
Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 7
Fresno
01.2020 - Current
- Managed and completed assigned activities as District's CEO and Fire Chief.
- Managed an annual budget of 6.2 million.
- Manage district's strategic plan deployment.
- Formulated and enforced new policies.
- Leads and supervises a diverse workforce comprising 43 uniformed staff members.
- Chaired multiple committees.
- Collaboration with various county committees.
- Serves as liaison between Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management and ESD 7.
- Participates in diverse community meetings to support local initiatives.
- Exceeded performance targets by implementing strategic measures.
- Managed transition of Fresno Fire Department to a career-regulated entity as directed by district commissioners.
- Actively contributed to attaining an ISO/PPC grade of 3 from 8.
- Spearheaded transition of First Responder Organization to Advanced Life Support status through strategic leadership initiatives.
- Facilitated large-scale initiatives involving apparatus procurement.
- Conducted strategic and financial planning with ongoing revisions to meet demands.
- Managed capital improvement program funds effectively.
- Executed strategic succession plans for career growth.
- Established organizational policies.
- Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures or regulations.
- Managed employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary actions and terminations.
- Organized recruitment activities including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviewing and selection.
Firefighter
City of Sugar Land
Sugar Land
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies such as hoses, ladders, extinguishers.
Fire Captain
City of La Porte
La Porte
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with Assistant Chief of Operations for yearly budgeting demands.
- Supported formulation and rollout of new procedures.
- Directed resolutions for all fleet and equipment challenges.
- Managed daily staffing operations.
- Conduct daily inspections of equipment.
- Supported inter-office communication and managed relationships.
- Served as Fire Department liaison for significant events in Emergency Operations Center.
- Monitored shift activities to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Conducted performance reviews, managed employee relations issues, and provided guidance on policies and procedures.
Fire Engineer
City of La Porte
La Porte
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Responded to incidents within the city: fire, rescue operations, medical emergencies, and hazardous materials.
- Perform daily apparatus inspection and verification of safeguards
- Enter run records, assist with training planning, assist with interoffice communication and relations as well as a variety of other duties as they are assigned
- Led instructional programs for internal volunteer academy.
- Managed supplies, medical equipment, uniforms, and PPE.
- Facilitated community engagement and interactions anytime possible.
Education
BAS - Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL03.2025
Associate degree - Fire Science
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX01.2024
High school diploma -
Manvel High School
Manvel, TX06.2011
Skills
- Community outreach
- Training and mentoring
- Budgeting
- Strong communications skills
- Strong Leadership Skills
- Budgeting skills
- Administration and management
- Strategic planning
- HR knowledge
Certification
Certifications
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) – Master Certification
- Texas Department of State Health Services – Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B)
- Additional TCFP Certifications:
Head of Department
Fire Officer III
Fire Instructor II
Hazardous Materials Technician
Driver/Operator-Pumper
Incident Commander
Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
National Incident Managment System (NIMS)
National Incident Management System (NIMS) Certifications
Basic:
- IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
- IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- IS-700: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
- IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction
Advanced:
- ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
- ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents
- IS-2200: Basic Emergency Operations Center
- (EOC) Functions & EOC/ICS Interface
Professional Development
- Certified Fire Executive (CFE) Designation, Texas Fire Chiefs Association 2023
- Certified Public Manager (CPM) Designation, University of Houston Enrolled
Timeline
Firefighter
City of Sugar Land
01.2022 - 01.2024
Fire Captain
City of La Porte
01.2021 - 01.2022
Fire Chief- Chief Executive Officer
Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 7
01.2020 - Current
Fire Engineer
City of La Porte
01.2016 - 01.2021
BAS - Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
Associate degree - Fire Science
San Jacinto College
High school diploma -
Manvel High School