Glendale is pleased to announce that Ryan Freeburg will be the new chief for Glendale’s Fire Department. For the past 10 years, Freeburg has been the Assistant Fire Chief in Scottsdale. He is a seasoned firefighter and leader who comes to Glendale with 26 years of fire service experience. Glendale’s Fire Chief directs the administrative and managerial staff involved in the daily operations of the department. The Chief sets goals, policies, procedures and represents the city in relationships with outside agencies as well as with community groups and the public. The city held a national search for this position and Freeburg was selected from a field of top candidates from across the country who wanted to be part of Glendale’s team.