Duncanville Fire Chief Recruitment Coming Soon

Written by James Groom

Lead a Team Focused on Community Protection

Clear Career Professionals is preparing to launch the Fire Chief search for Duncanville, Texas. The department serves the community through fire suppression, emergency medical services, prevention and public education.

Duncanville is in southwestern Dallas County and is part of the Best Southwest region alongside Cedar Hill, DeSoto and Lancaster. The community offers parks, walking and hiking trails, a recreation center and a public library.

Watch for the full position profile and application details, coming soon.

The search is led by Dr. Daniel (Danny) T. Kistner, Vice President with Clear Career Professionals. A retired Fire Chief with more than 40 years of fire-service experience, Dr. Kistner brings practical insight into department leadership, firefighter safety and organizational development.

James Groom

James Groom works at the intersection of local government leadership, executive recruitment, and modern civic communication. James enjoyed a distinguished 25-year career in public service and municipal public safety, culminating in serving six years as the Chief of Police of the City of Venus, Texas. James has shifted his focus to helping public organizations find the right leaders and tell their stories more effectively.

Currently serving as Vice President with Clear Career Professionals, James supports executive recruitment efforts nationwide. He is also the Host and Producer of The Clear Voice, a show dedicated to the people and challenges shaping local government. His work blends business development with media-driven recruitment, translating complex organizational cultures into compelling narratives that attract high-quality talent.

At his core, James is a problem solver who believes that transparency and leadership development are the keys to building trust in local government.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrgroom/
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