McKinney officials name Paul Dow fire chief
Published: Mon, 05/01/23
McKinney officials name Paul Dow fire chief
Paul Dow has been named chief of the McKinney Fire Department, the city announced April 28.
(Courtesy city of McKinney)
Community Impact
By Shelbie Hamilton
Updated
City officials named Paul Dow the new McKinney Fire Department chief after a nationwide search to fill the position, the city announced April 28.
Dow has served as interim fire chief since Feb. 1 following former fire chief Danny Kistner’s retirement in January. Dow brings more than 27 years of experience in
fire services to the department, according to an April 28 city news release. He will be sworn in May 2 during the McKinney City Council meeting.
“McKinney is fortunate to have the reputation that attracted top national talent for this position,” City Manager Paul Grimes said in the release. “We are confident that Chief Dow’s wealth of experience, wisdom and vision will help our fire department thrive under his leadership.”
Dow is a designated chief fire officer from the Center for Public Safety Excellence. He holds a bachelor’s degree in fire administration from Columbia Southern University. Dow has also worked as an instructor at Collin College, as well as Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque, according to a news release.
“It is an honor to serve with the men and women of this outstanding fire department,” Dow said in the release. “We have a very bright future ahead of us."