The City and Borough of Juneau is pleased to announce two finalists for the position of Fire Chief for the Capital City Fire Rescue (CCFR). The public is invited to participate in the final interview process by attending community presentations and submitting their feedback next week. Further details are provided below.
CCFR Fire Chief Finalists (in alphabetical order):
Tom Hatley
Thomas Hatley brings more than 30 years of progressive fire service leadership, with experience in roles as Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Chief, Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal, Division Chief, and Captain across multiple agencies in the Northwest. He most recently served as Deputy Fire Chief for Spokane Valley Fire Department, where he oversaw major operational divisions, guided strategic planning and accreditation, managed multimillion-dollar capital projects, and led interagency coordination. Mr. Hatley has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Grand Canyon University.
Sean Wisner
Sean Wisner is a seasoned fire service executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience across municipal, industrial, and critical-infrastructure environments. He currently serves as Fire Chief for Alyeska Pipeline Fire & Rescue, where he leads a 75-member organization responsible for protecting the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System and Valdez Marine Terminal. Additionally, he is the founder of a leadership consulting firm specializing in organizational resilience and performance. Mr. Wisner has a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Appalachian State University and a Master of Security and Disaster Management from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
The finalists for the CCFR Chief were selected after initial screening by the Human Resources and Risk Management Director and interviews with the City Manager’s Office. Prior to the initial interviews, the Managers Office additionally sought to understand the needs and priorities of CCFR staff and what they are looking for in a future Chief. All finalists will participate in an on-site selection process, including meetings with CCFR staff and a public presentation.
The public is invited to the presentations by each finalist in the City Hall Assembly Chambers at the following times:
- Sean Wisner, Monday, December 15, 5:00 p.m.
- Tom Hatley, Tuesday, December 16, 5:00 p.m.
After each presentation, the public is welcome to submit feedback on each candidate. Feedback forms will be available and at the event to provide to the City Manager for consideration in the final selection of CCFR’s next Chief.
For media inquiries, please contact Human Resources and Risk Management Director Dallas Hargrave at (907) 586-5250 or dallas.hargrave@juneau.gov.