Open To Work
Daniel Burke
Tucson,Arizona
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic leader with over 35 years in fire service, excelling in strategic planning and emergency response. Proven track record in enhancing team performance and operational readiness, ensuring safety protocols are effectively implemented. Committed to fostering staff development and delivering exceptional service to the community.
Overview
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Certification
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Battalion Chief
City of Tucson/Tucson Fire Department
Tucson, USA
02.2024 - Current
- Battalion 3 B shift - February 2024 - Present
- Battalion 1 B shift (Haz Mat) - June 2011 - August 2014
- Battalion 2 B shift - December 2010 - June 2011
- Led Haz Mat operations for Battalion 1 C shift, overseeing safety protocols and incident management.
- Supervised personnel during Battalion 3 A shift, ensuring operational readiness and response effectiveness.
- Coordinated fire department personnel and resources during twenty-four (24) hour shift.
Deputy Chief
Tucson Fire Department
Tucson, USA
01.2020 - 02.2024
- The Deputy Chief position at the City of Tucson's Fire Department is a promotional level above battalion chief and manages day-to-day activities and develops plans addressing the future strategic needs of the division to which assigned; or as a rotational assignment, serves as head of a major division within the Fire and Rescue Department.
- Plans, directs, delegates all activities in areas of assignment. Directs strategic plans in area of supervision. Interprets, formulates, recommends, implements policies and procedures/SOPs. Interprets and analyzes budget projections, reviews and ensures adherence to division budget. Participates in solicitation of contracts, negotiating terms, procurement and purchasing. Evaluates the effectiveness of different division programs using data and metrics.
- Identified skill gaps in workforce and addressed them by preparing specialized instruction and training. Coached and mentored employees in developing knowledge, skills, and abilities. Developed criteria for performance evaluations and reviewed evaluations with employees. Maintained proper staffing levels through strategic workforce planning and participated in recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and discipline of employees.
- Coordinates activities of special teams (HazMat, Swift Water, etc). Responded to fire or serious emergencies. Provided guidance to the individual in charge during critical incidents.
- Maintained relationships with city agencies, developing partnerships to achieve departmental goals and objectives and interacting regularly both orally and in writing. Represented department at meetings and public appearances before citizen groups, volunteers, political constituents, and media. Investigated and responded to citizen complaints and inquiries.
- Oversaw vehicle and equipment maintenance, repair, and testing programs while investigating and documenting instances of equipment failure or workplace injury.
- Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.
Emergency Management Coordinator
Tucson Fire Department
Tucson, USA
01.2020 - 02.2024
- Led emergency management and preparedness efforts as Deputy Chief of Operations at Tucson Fire Department for large special events including Rodeo Parade, Air Show, El Tour de Tucson, and Gem Show.
- Coordinated Tactical Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) for Tucson Fire Department, overseeing collaboration between Tactical SWAT personnel and Tucson Police Department.
- Currently hold Terrorism Liaison Officer Certification TLO - the TLO is a statewide program with police and fire departments working through the ACTIC (Az Counter Terrorism Information Center) in Phoenix designed to coordinate terrorism preparedness and mitigation.
- Obtained TLO/Field Incident Technician Certification, enabling me to work undercover in teams at large events to identify nefarious activities.
- Assisted Operations Team in COT EOC during covid pandemic.
Captain
Tucson Fire Department
Tucson, USA
01.2000 - 01.2009
- Training Academy Captain - 2000 - 2003
- Directed emergency response operations during fire incidents and rescue missions.
- Coordinated training programs for firefighters, improving skills and reinforcing safety practices.
- Managed firefighting equipment maintenance, ensuring operational readiness and reliability during emergency response.
Engineer
Tucson Fire Department
Tucson, USA
01.1997 - 01.2000
Firefighter
Tucson Fire Department
Tucson, USA
01.1993 - 01.1997
Rural Metro Fire Department
01.1989 - 01.1993
Education
MASTER'S - ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
Flagstaff, AZ11-2024
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE - FIRE SERVICE MANAGEMENT
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tempe, AZ01-2003
ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE - FIRE SCIENCE/FIREFIGHTING
PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Tucson, AZ06-1998
Skills
- Hazmat management
- Incident management
- Crisis management
- Strategic development
- Performance management
- Staff management
Affiliations
- Tucson Firefighters Association TFFA
- Tucson Fire Chiefs Association TFCA
- Axes In Arms Executive Chair
- Erik Hite Foundation Board member
Certification
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Technical Rescue Technician
- Terrorism Liaison Officer - TLO
- Field Incident Technician - FIT
- Threat Vulnerability Assessment - TVA
- Incident Command
- Fire Service Training
- Emergency Management
Hobbies and Interests
- Golf
- Kick-boxing
- Exercise/Peloton
- Training/Raising two German Shepherds
- Bike riding
- Travel
Family
30, IBM, 25, 21, Arizona State University, Senior, ASU Emergency Management, 20
Projects
- Published article Firehouse magazine, 07/01/26, Authored an article that was published in the July 2026 issue of Fire House magazine detailing the 'attic reset' tactic.
- Incident Command Fireground Emergency Simulations, 06/01/26, Coordinated, authored, implemented, and administered fireground emergency simulations with Tucson Fire Department Battalion Chiefs and the 911 communications/dispatch center.
- Southern Arizona Regional Auto Aid Committee, 2023, Acted as a lead team member working with the Northwest Fire District and Golder Ranch Fire District to create an auto aid policy and response plans.
- One and One Paramedic Response Project, 2023, Acted as a team member to move one paramedic from TFD ambulances to TFD fire suppression engine and ladder companies.
- Tucson Fire Department Shift Schedule Project, 2022, Acted as a lead team member for implementing a change to the operations shift schedule from 5:6 to 3:4.
Training
- University of Arizona Ellers College Leadership seminar, 2022
- National Homeland Security Seminar, Cleveland, Ohio, 2023
Timeline
Battalion Chief
City of Tucson/Tucson Fire Department
02.2024 - Current
Deputy Chief
Tucson Fire Department
01.2020 - 02.2024
Emergency Management Coordinator
Tucson Fire Department
01.2020 - 02.2024
Captain
Tucson Fire Department
01.2000 - 01.2009
Engineer
Tucson Fire Department
01.1997 - 01.2000
Firefighter
Tucson Fire Department
01.1993 - 01.1997
Rural Metro Fire Department
01.1989 - 01.1993
MASTER'S - ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE - FIRE SERVICE MANAGEMENT
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE - FIRE SCIENCE/FIREFIGHTING
PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE