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Bill Gardner, CFE/CFO/EMT-P

Executive Director of Fire/EMS
ESO
Austin, Texas

Chief Bill Gardner is the Executive Director of Fire/EMS at ESO Solutions as of February 15, 2019, after his retirement as the Fire Chief in Leander, Texas. Bill began his firefighting career in 1985, working at various Municipal Fire, Emergency Management, and Emergency Medical Services Departments. Promoting through the ranks, he expanded his technical skills, knowledge base, and leadership experience. Recognized twice as the Paramedic of the Year (1999 & 2001) at Austin/Travis Co. EMS, nominated for the International Association of Fire Chiefs for the Fire Chief of the Year, Awarded Central Texas Firefighter of the Year, and a Finalist for Texas Firefighter of the Year. Bill served as the President of the Texas State Firefighters and Fire Marshals’ Association. Bill has been afforded opportunities and experiences that have enabled him to learn about and improve in the fire service. Bill has served as the Planning Section Chief, Operations Chief, and IC for Cen-Tex IMT and deployed to major events across the United States.

In 2010 was appointed Fire Chief of Leander FD. During his time at Leander, Bill converted a community from an ISO rating of 7/10 to a 2, while 13 people a day moved to his community, decreased firefighter injuries, implemented strong codes supported by developers, and reduced fire loss. Bill is a CFO, CFE, Master Firefighter, Fire Prevention Specialist, and Wildland Firefighter Certified. Bill is still active in the fire service and currently serves as a Volunteer at the Leander Fire Department Emergency Management, teaching at fire departments around the country, and serving on numerous committees.

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