2024 Annual Report

Command Staff Curtis Birt Assistant Chief - Operations

Curtis Birt serves as the Assistant Chief of Operations for Pearland Fire Department. As Assistant Chief, he oversees firefighter and emergency medical service operations during emergency calls. He joined Pearland Fire in 2020 as the Battalion Chief overseeing Training, Health, and Safety. Chief Birt brings more than 35 years of fire service experience to PFD. With over 20 years as a Chief Officer over Training, EMS, Operations, and 10 years as Fire Chief.

Chief Birt also has a passion for teaching and supporting firefighters in hopes of achieving individual and departmental goals and performing at their highest potential. His PFD Core Value is Ownership.

Jacob Johnson Assistant Chief - Administration

Chief Johnson brings 25 years of dedicated fire service experience to the PFD with over 15 years of officer experience. Jacob has a passion for mentoring, teaching, and Jacob Johnson serves as the Assistant Chief of Administration for Pearland Fire Department. Starting in 2007 as one of the original career members Jacob has promoted through the ranks. As Assistant Chief, he oversees the Fire Marshal’s office, Logistics, Code/Health Enforcement, CRR, Business Administrator, and Data Analyst.

making sure everyone has what they need to succeed.

“The fire service is my passion but mentoring and seeing others succeed is what drives my soul and defines my mission,” Chief Johnson said. His PFD Core Value is Integrity.

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