The City of Harker Heights is welcoming its new fire chief, Michael Starr. His first day on the job was Aug. 11 and he comes to Central Texas with over 30 years of experience in fire service leadership, emergency response and public safety administration.
The city says Chief Starr’s extensive experience and proven track record makes him an exceptional leader for our community. He previously served as fire chief for the City of Southlake for 16 years and for the City of Aubrey for 24 years. During his time as fire chief in Southlake, Chief Starr helped lead the department through five successful accreditation with the Center for Public Safety Excellence and enhancing the department’s ISO class 1 rating. He also managed infrastructure projects totaling over $45 million. His prior roles in Southlake included Captain of Operations, Driver/Engineer, and Firefighter, giving him a comprehensive understanding every aspect of fire service.
