Justin Ball named next Chief of Dallas Fire-Rescue

5 things to know about Dallas’ new fire chief

Justin Ball immigrated to the US from England more than 30 years ago and joined the city’s fire department in 1997. He has since risen through the ranks.

Justin Ball Named Permanent Chief of Dallas Fire-Rescue

City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert has appointed Interim Chief Justin Ball as the next Chief of Dallas Fire-Rescue (DFR), effective April 23, 2025.

Dallas picks interim fire chief Justin Ball to be next chief

Justin Ball has been picked to be the 18th chief in the history of Dallas Fire-Rescue.

Justin Ball named next Chief of Dallas Fire-Rescue

As fire chief, Ball will oversee a $430 million budget and lead roughly 2200 men and women working in fire and emergency medical services.

Veteran firefighter Justin Ball named next chief of the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department

Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor-Tolbert announced Thursday that interim DFR Chief Justin Ball will take on the job permanently effective April 23.

Dallas promotes interim chief to permanent Dallas Fire-Rescue chief

Justin Ball, who has served as interim fire chief since June of 2024, has been elevated to Dallas Fire-Rescue's permanent chief.