Administration

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Chief Gary Sparks

Chief Sparks begin working for the City of Oxford at the fire station when he was 15 years old.  Chief Sparks worked for Chief Dewey Webb washing trucks, cleaning the station and other jobs around the station.  In 1983, Chief Webb approached Chief Sparks about becoming a member of the volunteer force and on May 12, 1983, he became an official member of the Oxford Volunteer Fire Department.

On February 13, 1987, Chief Sparks became a full-time member of the Anniston Fire Department.  Chief Sparks rose through the ranks at Anniston and was promoted to Assistant Fire Chief on January 3, 2003.  Chief Sparks retired after 20 years of service with the Anniston Fire Department on February 13, 2007.
On March 3, 2007, Chief Sparks became the full-time Fire Chief for the City of Oxford.  Chief Sparks replaced Chief Eugene Smallwood who retired on March 2, 2007.
Chief Sparks is involved in several civic organizations in his community. He is currently serving on the Alabama Joint Fire Council and as Vice-Chairman to the Alabama Firefighters' Personnel Standards & Education Commission. He is a Past President of the Alabama Fire Chief’s Association and was voted the 2015 Alabama Fire Chief of the Year.
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Assistant Chief Ben Stewart

Ben Stewart is the Assistant Chief of Oxford Fire Department. He has been serving the City of Oxford for over 25 years starting out as a volunteer firefighter in December of 1993, then becoming a part-time firefighter for a number of years while also working at a local company as a Health, Safety, and Environmental Specialist.

He began serving as a full-time firefighter in April of 2007. Over the years he has attained many certifications that have furthered his career with the city. Assistant Chief Stewart is heavily involved in the city by serving on boards such as the Main Street Board and Oxford Healthcare Authority, which has led to many projects being completed to better our community. He is also a member of both statewide and regional organizations; such as the Alabama Fire Chiefs Membership Committee and the East Central Alabama Training Association.

Ben is proud to call Oxford his home, and constantly wants to serve this amazing city.

Jan Hayes
Administrative Assistant to Chief Sparks
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Sparks
Administrative Assistant to Assistant Chief Stewart
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Operations

Administrative Staff
Fire Chief Gary Sparks
Assistant Fire Chief Ben Stewart
Assistant Fire Chief Donald Heard
Battalion Chief Kyle Macoy 
Captain Jonathan Roberts 
Captain Brandon Slick 
Chaplin Chris Spurlin
Chaplin Harold Feazell (Volunteer FF)

Jan Hayes - Administrative Assistant to Chief Sparks
Meaghen Sparks - Administrative Assistant to Assistant Chief Stewart

The Oxford Fire Department is split into three different shifts with each firefighter working 24 hour shifts every 3rd day. These shifts are led by Battalion Chief Curtis Cupp (A-Shift), Battalion Chief Stephen Muncher (B-Shift), and Battalion Chief Donnie Adams (C-Shift).

 

Prevention

Captain Jonathan Roberts
Inspection and Prevention Division Officer

Captain Roberts has been firefighter with Oxford Fire Department for 18 years and an EMT Basic for 12 years. He is responsible for preparing public education and fire prevention material for fire department, new business inspections in partnership with the Oxford Building Department, as well as coordinate annual fire department business surveys. Captain Roberts helps ensure the Oxford Fire Department maintains an excellent ISO rating by providing invaluable public education. Captain Roberts' responsibility to the safety of Oxford's citizens and visitors is ensured annually with our business surveys.  

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Training

Captain Brandon Slick
Training Division Officer

Captain Slick has been a paramedic and firefighter for over 10 years, the last 8 has been serving the City of Oxford. He is responsible for preparing training courses and outlines for fire department personnel to maintain their annual Firefighter and EMT certifications. Captain Slick helps ensure the Oxford Fire Department maintains an excellent ISO rating by providing continuous training for the department. He also teaches our annual Fire Fighter Bridge Recruit Program during the summer and our annual EMT classes during the Fall and Spring. These classes allow aspiring firefighters and current firefighters to further their careers and skills. In addition to these classes and programs Captain Slick is a certified CPR instructor. 

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