Battalion Chief Rusty McCord - C Shift

Chief McCord is a 18 year veteran of the Englewood Fire Department.  He joined the department in 1989.  He was promoted to Lieutenant in 2003,  to Battalion Chief in 2006

Job Responsibilities

The job responsibility the three Battalion Chiefs, is officer in command of his shift.  They work a 24 hour shift and respond to all fires, vehicle, Hazardous Materials incidents, and other major emergencies.  They are responsible for all scheduling, staffing and personnel on their shift

Education and Training.

Chief McCord has extensive specialized training and certifications including:  numerous National Fire Academy courses, State Certification as Fire Officer, Fire Instructor I, Haz Mat Operations level, Confined Spaces and Emergency Medical Technician.  He has an Associates in Fire Science degree.

Personal Data

He lives in Venice with his wife Vickie and one son. He also has a daughter and son in the fire academy.   His hobbies include fishing, football, baseball, soft ball and spending time with his family.