Boone County Fire Protection District names new assistant chief

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Boone County Fire Protection District named a new assistant chief for its operations bureau on Wednesday, according to a news release posted on Facebook.

Chuck Doss was named the new assistant chief and brings "a leadership style that adapts to the situation, clear and decisive during emergency operations, while focusing on coaching and leadership development outside of incident response," the news release said.

Doss started his firefighter career in Greene County in 1997 and joined BCFPD in 1999, according to the release. From 2004 to 2011 Doss worked for the Olathe Fire Department before returning to BCFPD where he was eventually promoted to battalion chief.

In 2021, Doss started working for MU Health Care's EMS operations until the present time.

"Throughout his career, he has focused not only on emergency response but also on improving training, strengthening organizational systems, and developing future leaders, ensuring that the service delivered to the community is professional, prepared, and compassionate every time," the district said in the release.

"“The work we do matters, and the people who do it matter," Doss said in the release. "My commitment is to provide clear expectations, steady leadership, and support as we continue to raise the standard together.”