History of the Orange Fire Chiefs

The fire service has historically had a chain of command in order to fight fires more efficiently.  The Fire Chief is involved intricately throughout all aspects of the Fire Department.  

Jules Sanders

Jules Sanders

1930-1950

Denny Smith

1950-1952

Vertis Sands

1952-1971

Henry Stanfield

1971-1973

Matthew Girlinghouse

1973-1986

Jerry Wimberley

1986-1997

David Frenzel

1997-2022

John Bilbo

Present