Surprise Fire Chief Appointment

SignalsAZ.com - Arizona News Podcast · Oct 15, 2026 · 2m

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Surprise Fire-Medical Department Assistant Chief Kevin Spirlong, who has been serving as Acting Fire-Medical Chief, will assume the Chief position in a permanent capacity beginning October 16. Spirlong has served in the Surprise Fire-Medical Department for more than 25 years. He began his service to the Department in 2001, starting as a firefighter and rising the ranks to Engineer, Fire Captain, and Division Chief. He was promoted to Assistant Chief in November 2022 and has been serving as Acting Chief since June 2025. “Kevin has done an outstanding job leading…