#81 – Frisco, Texas Fire Chief PositionCast™

The City of Frisco, Texas, is searching for its next Fire Chief. In this PositionCast™, James Groom and Clear Career Professionals President Michael Boese are joined by Frisco City Manager Wes Pierson, Deputy City Manager E.A. Hoppe, and Interim Fire Chief Clay Carpenter for an inside look at the department, the community, and what Frisco needs from its next fire service leader. Frisco’s next chief will inherit a high-performing department with significant resources, talented employees, a strong command staff, and a culture built around teamwork, innovation, and high expectations. The conversation covers department operations, continued growth, EMS, emergency management, Frisco’s SAFER system, organizational culture, and the leadership qualities that will matter most in the selection process. Interested candidates can find the official recruitment brochure, position details, and application instructions on the Current Opportunities page at ClearCareerPro.com. Chapters 00:00 – Why This Is a Unique Fire Chief Opportunity 00:37 – Welcome to the PositionCast™ 02:38 – Meet Frisco’s Leadership Team 06:41 – Leadership Philosophy: Citizens First 08:38 – The Culture of Team Frisco 11:09 – What Frisco Needs From Its Next Fire Chief 15:29 – Inside the Frisco Fire Department 18:13 – Growth, New Stations & Future Resources 19:44 – ISO 1, Accreditation & High Standards 21:27 – Living, Working & Leading in Frisco 29:35 – Emergency Management & the SAFER System 33:55 – Operational Challenges & Opportunities 38:06 – The Clear Recruitment Process 41:42 – Final Advice for Candidates 44:46 – Learn More & Apply The views and opinions expressed on The Clear Voice do not necessarily reflect those of Clear Career Professionals. The discussion of any company, product, or service is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement. Connect With Clear Career Professionals Clear Career Professionals is a Texas based municipal executive search firm specializing in City Manager search services, municipal executive search, and local government leadership consulting for cities and counties across Texas and the United States. Clear works with communities to recruit City Managers, City Administrators, Assistant City Managers, Police Chiefs, Fire Chiefs, Finance Directors, HR Directors, and other senior municipal leaders. In addition to executive search services, Clear provides local government leadership training, organizational assessments, executive coaching, interim leadership placements, and strategic consulting designed to strengthen city organizations and support effective public service leadership. Clear partners with city councils, county commissioners, and public sector leadership teams seeking experienced municipal professionals who can guide growing communities, manage complex organizations, and deliver strong public service outcomes.  Career Opportunities https://clearcareerpro.com/career-opportunities LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/clear-career-pro