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About Sacramento Fire

Office of the Chief

About Sacramento Fire

Office of the Chief

Meet the Fire Chief of the Sacramento Fire Department

Chris Costamagna is the Fire Chief for the City of Sacramento, California. Chief Costamagna started his fire service career with Cal Fire in May 1990. Chris entered the Sacramento Fire Department academy on September 11th, 1995.

Before his promotion, he served as the Deputy Chief of Technical Services, responsible for the research and development of the new Personal Protective Equipment and Cancer Reduction Initiative, along with the management of multiple resource development initiatives and several key evolutions, including a new dispatch system in the stations and the delivery of two replacement stations.

Some vital technological advances were upgrading the SCBA fleet from low to high pressure, installing thermal imagers in the department in 2004, and managing divisions. These divisions include logistics, information technology, communications, facilities, and fleet development.

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Early in his career, Chief Costamagna worked on standardizing riding positions and some of the first standard operating guidelines (SOGs), which included riding positions, and standard equipment packages for engines and trucks and the tools assigned to the riding positions. During this time, Chief Costamagna began to get involved with teaching in the fire service, working for Fire Engineering and Firehouse magazines, and teaching both classroom and hands-on training. He continued teaching and working on both the first-generation Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) packs and the large area search rope and bags that were a necessary complement to the addition of the thermal imaging cameras (TIC) that were placed into service in early 2004.

Chief Costamagna has also been involved with the Urban Search and Rescue Team since 1996, where he has held multiple operational and management positions, from squad leader to task force leader. Chief Costamagna was the Task Force Program Manager and the Western Division Program Manager representative for six years, from May 2011 to 2017. Chris is currently the Task Force Sponsoring Agency Chief, representing the 200-person FEMA Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Branch team. Chief Costamagna has deployed to several National US&R events, including the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, and more recently deployed as an Incident Support Team member to Texas, Massachusetts, and Puerto Rico during the 2017 and 2021 hurricane seasons.

Chief Costamagna is a graduate of Waldorf University with honors, earning a B.S. in Fire Science Administration and leadership. He has also attended Harvard University’s Kennedy School certificate program on Crisis Management. In 2018, he graduated from Monterey, California's Naval Postgraduate Executive Leadership program. Over the past three decades, he has responded to some of our nation’s most significant disasters in operational and management positions. Along with his responses to catastrophes, Chief Costamagna has always brought his experience back to the department and the city. Chris has worked through the department ranks from firefighter to fire chief since his start in September 1995.

Outside of work, Chris enjoys spending time with his family, including his two adult daughters, who have each been Division One Student athletes and role models to many young women leaders in the community. Chris holds the outdoors close to his heart, as he is an avid alpine skier and hiker.

Sacramento Fire's Executive Team

Welcome to the heart of leadership within the Sacramento Fire Department – the Office of the Chief. Here, we proudly showcase the exceptional individuals who form the Chief's Executive Team, a collective force driving our department's vision and mission.

Comprising three Deputy Chiefs and the Fire Administrative Manager, this distinguished group exemplifies unwavering commitment, expertise, and dedication to our community's safety and well-being. With a wealth of experience and a shared passion for excellence, the Chief's Executive Team plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategies, policies, and initiatives that define our department's approach to firefighting, emergency response, and community engagement. Together, they lead by example and inspire our firefighting family to uphold the highest standards of service, ensuring that Sacramento remains a safer place for all.

Deputy Chiefs

Meet the Sacramento Fire Deputy Chiefs

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James Tilden Billiter

Deputy Fire Chief Tilden Billiter has been a proud member of the Sacramento Fire Department since 2002 and possesses over 26 years of fire service experience. Tilden has held every rank in the fire service prior to being promoted to Deputy Fire Chief in 2022.

Chief Billiter has been assigned various leadership roles in the department, including Director of Training, Division Manager of Emergency Medical Services, and Shift Commander.

He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Services Management. Tilden is dedicated and focused on continuing to make the Sacramento Fire Department the most robust, resilient, and relevant organization possible.

John Danciart

Deputy Fire Chief John Danciart has been with the Sacramento Fire Department since 1995. He has served in numerous leadership roles in the department, including assistant chief over both logistics and operations. He was the program supervisor for the Emergency Vehicle Operations Center for nearly a decade.

John is also a founding member of the department’s PPE Committee and Peer Support Unit and has been a champion of member safety and behavioral health for decades, instituting many cancer-prevention and firefighter wellness protocols during his tenure. Additionally, he was a recipient of the department’s Medal of Superior Effort for heroic, life-saving actions in the field. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Studies from California State University Long Beach.

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Michael Taylor

Mike Taylor holds the rank of Deputy Fire Chief. Overseeing operations and training, the 28-year fire service veteran has worked his way up through all the ranks.

Along with numerous fire service certificates, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science with a primary in Public Administration and a secondary in Community Health. Chief Taylor has been a division manager overseeing the Department's Emergency Medical Division, the Director of Training, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Special Operations, and Urban Search and Rescue.

Chief Taylor strives to uphold the tradition of serving the community first, while constantly evaluating and evolving the efficiency of service delivery.

As a long-time resident and active community member, he takes great pride in the City of Sacramento. Before joining the Sacramento Fire Department in 2016, he spent most of his fire service career as part of West Sacramento Fire Department.

In 2022, he was featured on an episode of the "I am Sacramento Fire" video series.

Fire Administrative Manager

Meet the Sacramento Fire Administrative Manager

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Anne Iturraran

Anne Iturraran, is our dedicated Fire Administrative Manager at the Sacramento Fire Department.

Anne's career journey includes serving as a senior management analyst in Parks and Recreation and a Management Analyst at the Cosumnes Community Services District.

With a robust background in financial oversight and budget management, she has successfully handled multi-million-dollar budgets and provided guidance to one of the largest sections of the Cosumnes Community Services District.

Anne is known for her exceptional customer service skills and her unwavering commitment to earning the trust and respect of her peers.

Anne's portfolio includes the management of various fire software applications. Her dedication to excellence led to her being honored with an invitation to attend the National Fire Academy for Fire Services Financial Management in 2018.

Anne's passion for public safety and her outstanding contributions make her an invaluable asset to our team. We are delighted to have her leading our administrative efforts at the Sacramento Fire Department. In 2022, she was featured on an episode of the "I am Sacramento" video series.

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