Fire Chief
Dennis Doan
cmartinsen@cityofboise.org
Phone: (208) 570-6551 | Dennis Doan started his career with Boise Fire Department in 1991 as an entry level Firefighter. Dennis continued his service in the Operations Division as he advanced to the rank of Senior Firefighter in 1995 and then promoted to Captain in 2002. He was awarded Boise City Firefighter of the Year in 2003 for his work as a lobbyist for Idaho firefighters. He was President of the Professional Fire Fighters of Idaho (PFFI) from 1999 to 2004 and lobbyist from 1997. Dennis was the Founder of the PFFI Fallen Firefighters Memorial and also served as Chairman of the Memorial, which is located in Boise's Riverside Park located next to Boise Fire Department's drill grounds. Dennis was appointed Boise's fourteenth Fire Chief in the history of the Department on February 12, 2008 by Mayor Bieter and City Council. |
Deputy Chief of Operations
Perry Oldenburg
poldenburg@cityofboise.org
Phone: (208) 570-6568
Cell: (208) 989-1118 | Perry Oldenburg began his career with the Department in 1991. Working his way through the ranks, he was promoted to Senior Firefighter in 1994. Perry was honored as Firefighter of the Year in 1997. He was promoted as Captain Firefighter in 2004. Perry served on the Union Local Executive Board from 1994-1996, then elected as Vice President in 1997. He served a two year term as Union President from 2000 to 2002. Perry earned a Fire Department Life-Saving award in 2005. He became Deputy Chief of Operations in February 2008. Perry supervises all Operations Division personnel and directs departmental programs such as Urban Interface, High Rise Buildings, Emergency Medical Services and is the liaison to Ada County Dispatch. |
Deputy Chief of Training
Tracy Raynor
traynor@cityofboise.org
Phone: (208) 570-6564
Cell: (208) 869-5160 | Tracy Raynor joined Boise Fire Department in January 1983 as an entry level firefighter. He was promoted to Senior Firefighter in 1990 and Captain in 1993. Tracy filled the vacancy of Battalion Chief of Training from 1999 to 2005. His rank changed to Deputy Chief of Training in September 2005 where he currently supervises Boise Fire Department's training requirements, recruit and leadership academies, physical fitness program, safety and emergency management. |
Deputy Chief of Logistics
Mitch Caldwell
mcaldwell@cityofboise.org
Phone: (208) 570-6561
Cell: (208) 941-3200 | Mitch Caldwell was hired by Boise Fire Department in 1989 as an entry level Firefighter. His service in the Operations Division includes a promotion to Senior Firefighter in 1993 and then Captain Firefighter in 2000. Mitch advanced to the rank of Deputy Chief of Logistics in March 2008. In his current position, Mitch supervises the Logistics Division personnel, oversees the Department's facilities,construction of new fire stations, and the fire hydrant and Opticom programs. He also manages the Department's fleet of apparatus and vehicles. |
Deputy Chief of Fire Prevention
Fire Marshal
Mark Senteno
msenteno@cityofboise.org
Phone: (208) 570-6567
Cell: (208) 869-7908 | Mark Senteno began his career with Boise Fire Department in June 1989 as an entry level Firefighter. He was promoted to Senior Firefighter in 1993. Mark served as Captain Training Officer during 1994 and 1995 before his promotion in January 2000 to Captain Firefighter in the Operations Division. In recent years, he served as Captain Inspector before his appointment to Division Chief/Assistant Fire Marshal in May 2008. Mark currently manages the Public Education, Code Enforcement, Fire Investigation and Plan Review Division as Deputy Chief / Fire Marshal. He is trained as a Public Information Officer and has served on all the Boise Fire Department’s specialty teams including Dive/Rescue, Hazardous Materials, Technical Rescue, and Airport Rescue Firefighter. Mark was the recipient of an Outstanding Service award in April 2008. |
Division Chief of Operations
Bruce Rankin
brankin@cityofboise.org
Phone: (208) 570-6566
Cell: (208) 941-9334 | Bruce Rankin began his career with Boise Fire Department in November 1988 as an entry level Firefighter. He was promoted through the ranks in the Operations Division to Senior Firefighter in 1992 and then Captain Firefighter in 1997. Bruce became Battalion Chief of C Shift- Battalion 1 in February 2002. He was appointed to his current position as Division Chief of Operations in September 2008. Bruce manages Boise's three Operations Division Battalions, supervises eight Battalion Chiefs and is also responsible for coordination and oversight of Boise Fire’s specialty teams; Hazardous Materials, Technical Rescue, Water Rescue and Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting. He is the 2008/2009 Chairperson of the Ada County Wildfire Steering Committee; a member since 2002. |
Office Coordinator
Connie Martinsen
cmartinsen@cityofboise.org
Phone: (208) 570-6551
Cell: (208) 629-9626 | Connie Martinsen joined Boise Fire Department in August 1998. She began her career with the Department as an Accounting Specialist, bringing with her a 13 year background in retail banking and commercial loan accounting. Her primary function was processing payroll and personnel budget preparation. She was promoted to Senior Accounting Specialist in 2001. Connie transferred to the position of secretary for the Fire Chief in 2006 under Chief Ross’ administration. Connie was awarded Employee of the Year in 2000, 2004 and 2006. She was promoted to her current position as Office Coordinator in December 2008. Connie supervises the clerical staff which provides support for the various Department divisions. She is the Fire Chief’s liaison and oversees entry level recruitment & hiring, department policy & procedure and general orders. |
Division Chief of EMS
Randy Howell
rhowell@cityofboise.org
Phone: (208) 570-6562
Cell: (208) 954-7935 | Randy Howell joined Boise Fire Department in March 2009 after completing a 20 year career with the Henderson Fire Department in Nevada. He has over 25 years of experience in Emergency Medical Services, working with Amarillo Medical Services in Texas, Mercy Ambulance in Las Vegas and most recently as EMS Division Chief with Henderson Fire Department.
He earned his Fire Science Technology and Fire Service Management degrees at the Community College of Southern Nevada and a Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of Nevada. Randy is a member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, and is the liaison to the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulances Services. He is a member of the National Fire Protection Association, National Association of EMS Physicians, National EMS Management Association and Idaho Fire Chiefs Association. |
Administrative Services Manager
Kim Brown
kbrown@cityofboise.org
Phone: (208) 570-6565
Cell: (208) 914-0993
| Kim Brown joined the Boise Fire Department in June 2009. Kim has 10+ years of experience in various analytic and management roles in multiple industries. These roles include a Forecast Manager at HP, a Fund Manager at DBSI, a Senior Financial Analyst at Albertsons, and a Manager of Labor and Compensation Analysis at Station Casinos in Las Vegas. Additionally, Kim worked for a third party administrator for 6 years, administering union benefits for construction trade Trust Funds. Kim earned both her Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Finance and her Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Reno.
Kim supervises the Accounting staff which provides A/P, A/R and payroll services. She is responsible for Administration, Budget, Contract Administration, Strategic Planning, Technology, Impact Fees and Workers Compensation. |