Conducted weekly Department wide meetings at all levels for the first time in the history of the Department.Started the process to develop the first BFRS strategic plan since 1999 (Entered into a MOU with UAB).Started the process of revising over 100 BFRS policies.Worked with HR to create a city wide Sick / Vacation Leave Bank.Promoted 78 personnel: 8 Battalion Chiefs, 26 Captains, 43 Lieutenants, 1 Inspector II.Updated and revised 7 Mutual Aid / Automatic Aid agreements.Issued over 171 recognitions to personnel for excellent job performance.Purchased door access system for Station 1, Station 2 & Station 6.Purchased & received webcams for all Stations.Purchased new computers for all Stations.Repairs and reopening of Fire Station 27.Advocated for Station repairs (Station roof repairs completed: Station 13, 19, 24).Secured funding to replace Station HVAC systems & bay heaters.Submitted recruitment and retention plan to the Mayor’s office for review and funding.Secured funding to put no smoke systems on all frontline apparatus & newly purchased apparatus.Implemented annual SCBA Fit Testing for the first time in the history of BFRS.New SCBA’s for the Department placed in service.Reestablished 6 committees and created 6 new committees.Advocated for hazard pay for all frontline personnel.Advocated to get COVID-19 leave time changed from 80 hours to 120 hours for 24-hour fire service personnel.Secured an agreement to allow personnel to roll over excess vacation time at the end of the year instead of losing that time.Secured funding to replace outdated apparatus and vehicles.Deal included power load stretchers, life pack 15’s, AED’S & Lucas devices ($5,100,000.00). Replaced all outdated EMS equipment by getting Stryker 360 lease / purchase plan approved and funded.Assisted with bringing the 2025 Police & Fire World Games to Birmingham.Preparation and planning for the 2022 World Games.Combined Public Education & Fire Prevention Divisions.Battalion 5 / Special Operations created.Most Lieutenants promoted at one time in the history of BFRS.Most Captains promoted at one time in the history of BFRS.Assigned the first woman in the history of BFRS to the Safety Division.Assigned the first woman in the history of BFRS to the Training Division.Assigned the first woman in the history of BFRS to lead Communications for BFRS.Assigned the first woman in the history of BFRS to serve as Public Information Officer.Assigned the first woman in the history of BFRS to lead a Division.Promoted the most women Captains in the history of Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service.Graduated the first all paramedic recruit class in the history of Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service.Some of the accomplishments from 2020 include: Some of the many accomplishments under the leadership of Fire Chief Moon include: This union has produced two beautiful daughters: Brooklyn R. He has been happily married to Lieutenant Charnessa R. Chief Moon has received 62 Fire Service certifications.Ĭhief Moon is a native of Birmingham, AL. Throughout his career he has continued his education to enhance his professional knowledge, skills, and abilities. Chief Moon has always been well respected by both Firefighters and Officers of the department and has become known for his balanced demeanor and mediation of issues.Ĭhief Moon has an Associate of Science degree with a Concentration in Fire Science, Bachelor of Science degree with a Concentration in Fire Science, and a Master of Science degree with a Concentration in Emergency Services Management. In these leadership roles, he has served as the Chief of Training and Safety, Battalion Chief in Operations, Department Safety Officer, Technical Rescue Team Leader, and Recruit School Instructor. He has served the department as a Firefighter / EMT, Lieutenant (promoted 2012), Captain (promoted 2015), Battalion Chief (promoted 2017), and now as the Fire Chief (appointed by the Honorable Mayor Randall L. In a 7-year period, he went from Firefighter / EMT to Fire Chief which is the fastest rise through the ranks in the modern history of Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service. He is ultimately responsible for providing fire suppression, emergency medical, special operations, public education and fire prevention services to over 211,000 citizens.Ĭhief Moon joined the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service on Mawhere he rose through the ranks. BFRS responds to over 74,000 emergency incidents annually. Chief Moon leads the largest Fire Department in the State of Alabama, commanding approximately 700 personnel and 32 Fire Stations with an annual operating budget of $78,047,111. Moon is the Fire Chief for the City of Birmingham, Alabama.
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