Clay County Announces Final Three Fire Chief Candidates

Clay County, FL. - Clay County has selected three final candidates to advance to the next phase of its Fire Chief recruitment process.

The County received 42 applicants, ranging from internal, across the state, and nationwide. The candidates were evaluated based on executive leadership, fire and EMS experience, organizational complexity, strategic planning, fiscal management, emergency management, labor relations, education and professional credentials, and communication experience.

The final three candidates selected are listed alphabetically:

• Joseph A. Hightower
• David Gerald Kilbury
• Dennis Rubin

In this next phase, the candidates will visit Clay County and become familiar with County operations. They will also be evaluated on their leadership, operational experience, and executive fit in the organization and community. In the final phase, the County Manager will then select Clay County's next Fire Chief.