Meet the Chief

I am thrilled to introduce myself as your new Fire Chief! It is a true honor to serve alongside the dedicated professionals of our Firefighter/Paramedics team here in Kennedale.

Our mission is clear: to protect the life and property of our citizens through robust public education, fire prevention, and the rapid response of our highly trained emergency personnel.

I take great pride in our core values—Drive, Respect, Integrity, Vision, Excellence—which guide us in every aspect of our service.

As we embark on this exciting journey together, I am particularly looking forward to the future of our department, including the upcoming development of a new fire station and fire administration building set to open in 2026. This is just one of the many initiatives aimed at enhancing our effectiveness and efficiency!

I am committed to leveraging my years of experience in the fire service to build on the strong foundation laid by our previous leadership. We have many plans in place to improve our Fire and EMS services for the wonderful citizens and visitors of Kennedale.

My door is always open, and I welcome your visits and phone calls as we move forward together. Let’s make Kennedale safer and stronger!

Here’s to a bright future ahead!

Warm regards,

Chief Eric Peterson
Kennedale Fire Department