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Tom Shannon
Scottsdale
, Arizona
Fire Chief
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About the Chief

Chief Shannon began his public safety career in 1982 as an EMT/Paramedic. In 1988, he joined the Glendale Fire Department, where he advanced through the ranks to become Assistant Chief by 2004. During his tenure in Glendale, he oversaw Fire Operations, Logistics, and Major Event Planning.

In 2008, Shannon became the Fire Chief of Salt Lake City, Utah, where he implemented significant organizational and cultural changes within the Salt Lake City Fire Department. He returned to Arizona in 2009 to serve as Scottsdale’s Emergency Manager and was appointed Fire Chief in October 2012.

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  • Fire Station Merch Listing Owner
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    Tom Shannon pulled the 48/96 schedule from his members, citing safety concerns over call volume. But here’s the thing—call volume and duration wouldn’t be nearly as overwhelming if his firefighters weren’t required to ride into the hospital on every single stomach ache call.

    Instead of pushing for more units at the busiest stations or addressing the real issues behind burnout, he chose the easy route—sacrificing a schedule his members valued. Rather than standing up for his firefighters, he seems more focused on protecting his comfortable retirement gig.

    Jun 06, 2025
    Leadership & Administration star1/5
    Work Environment & Morale star1/5
    Resources & Equipment star1/5
    Staffing & Scheduling star1/5

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Fire Chief

Chief Name: Tom Shannon
Title: Fire Chief

Contact Information

Work Address: Scottsdale
, Arizona
Email: tshannon@scottsdaleaz.gov
Phone Number: (480) 312-8000
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