Maurice Kemp sworn in as new Fire Chief

Priscilla A. Thompson, City of Miami Clerk swore in Maurice L. Kemp as Fire-Rescue Chief for the City of Miami. Chief Kemp is the first African American Fire-Rescue Chief in the City’s history.

“I am excited to be the chief and I know it is noteworthy to be the first African American Fire Chief,” said Chief Kemp.

Chief Kemp has been with the City Fire Department for 24 years and has held the positions of lieutenant, captain, assistant fire chief and deputy fire chief. As Deputy Fire Chief since 1999, he has overseen the technical, management, support, communication, and emergency management services, as well as developed and managed budget and legislative functions. In addition, in 2006 he was appointed the Program Chief and Task Force Leader for US Department of Homeland Security, FEMA Urban Search and Rescue.