I asked the Arizona Fire District Association if a Fire Chief needs to be a Paramedic... Here's what they said...

 Reply from the Arizona Fire District Association

AFDA Admin <admin@azfiredistricts.org>

Mon, Jan 4, 10:23 AM (19 hours ago)

to me

No, the Chief does not need to be a paramedic.

Best regards,

Kelly

Administrator

Arizona Fire District Association

PO Box 6778

Chandler, AZ 85246

P: 480-496-4331

F: 480-447-3303

www.azfiredistricts.org <http://www.azfiredistricts.org