Chief Patrick Hill’s journey in the fire service began after graduating from Barnstable High School in 1998, followed by earning an associate degree in Fire Science from Cape Cod Community College. His passion for public service led him to the U.S. Air Force ANG where he served for six years. During his military tenure, he demonstrated strong leadership, being selected as Dorm Chief in Basic Training and later graduating as Class President from the Louis F. Garland Fire Academy in 2004.
In 2006, Chief Hill began his full-time career at the Otis Fire Department, and by 2007, he joined the Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills (COMM) Fire Department. He quickly rose through the ranks, being promoted to Acting Lieutenant in 2017 and Lieutenant in 2018. In 2020, he transitioned into Fire Prevention, where he took on a critical role in code enforcement, fire safety initiatives, and public education programs. By 2022, he became the department’s Senior Fire Prevention Officer, spearheading efforts to enhance community safety.
Chief Hill’s commitment to proactive fire prevention led him to establish the department’s Community Risk Reduction Team, significantly improving fire prevention, public outreach, and emergency preparedness. He has played a vital role in fire investigations and has become a familiar face in local schools, educating children on fire safety.
In 2024, Chief Hill was promoted to Deputy Fire Chief, taking on greater responsibilities in department operations, personnel management, and leadership. His educational background includes an associate degree in Fire Science from Cape Cod Community College, a bachelor’s degree in Fire Science from Anna Maria College, and a Master’s in Public Administration from Arizona State University. He is a credentialed Fire Chief through the Massachusetts Fire Service Commission and holds the Professional Fire Chief designation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE). Additionally, he is a recent graduate of the Department of Fire Services Chief Fire Officer Program, completed in conjunction with the Edward J. Collins Jr. Center at University of Massachusetts.
Please join us in congratulating Chief Hill on his well-earned promotion and wishing him all the best in this new role!