Monday, the West Plains City Council unanimously approved the hiring of Daniel Clark of Katy, Texas, as the new Fire Department Chief during a special session meeting.
Clark, a 25-year emergency services veteran, has extensive experience working in both domestic and international fire departments. Most recently he was the Crew Chief/Acting Assistant Fire Chief for CGH Global in Bahrain, where he oversaw daily operations, crew schedules and training in support of United States military operations.
Prior to taking that position in 2018, Clark worked as the Fire Chief for the Stratmoor Hills Fire Protection District in Colorado, and as the Chief of Emergency Services for Suncor Energy in Commerce City, Co. Clarkâs emergency services career also includes international stints in the Green Zone of Bagdad, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Afghanistan. He began his emergency services career as an EMS Lieutenant for the Lafayette Fire Department in Lafayette, Co.
Clark is pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Columbia College in Columbia, Mo.
