John Whitney, a deputy chief for the Scottsdale Fire Department, has been hired to lead the Superstition Fire and Medical District. He begins work in May.
Under the SFMD Governing Board’s direction, the fire chief oversees a budget of $23.7 million through four divisions, each led by an assistant chief or a director. They are: emergency services operations, which includes transport; planning and logistics; administrative services; and financial services.
The annual salary range for the position is $147,403 to $184,134, according to a brochure seeking applicants.