Finance & Administration Services

The Finance Section under the direction of the Assistant Chief of Finance and Administration provides general oversight and direction of all financial issues that affect Fire Department operations.  Goals are to make the most of available resources to ensure a high quality Fire and Rescue Service. Responsibilities include budgetary formulation and compliance, expense tracking and management, capital expenditure projections, payroll, monthly expense reconciliations and special projects directly related to the overall success of the fire department. The Finance Section is also responsible for annual reports provided by the Fire Department.

The Assistant Chief of Finance and Administration is responsible for the leadership and long range planning for many fire department responsibilities. These responsibilities include oversight and direction of the financial management, budgeting, personnel and labor issues, probation, promotions, payroll, pension plans, educational programs, safety and health, employee benefits, employee assistance programs and labor relations. Another major responsibility includes the coordination of all fire department information technology. Along with these day to day issues the Chief of Finance and Administration manages and oversees many projects that are integral to the short and long term goals of the Fire Administration as directed by the Fire Chief. The Assistant Chief of Finance and Administration is a member of the Executive Fire Leadership Team.


 Assistant Chief Robert Weech began his career as a firefighter with the City of Deerfield Beach in June of 1999.  Before beginning his career with the City he was able to gain considerable education and professional experience in managerial accounting and finance.  Assistant Chief Weech graduated from The Florida State University with an Accounting Degree in 1993. Soon after he became a C.P.A., passing the National Certified Public Accounting Exam. After Graduation he joined the Big Six Accounting Firm Deloitte and Touche as a financial auditor. He also has experience working for a medium sized SEC regulated company performing various accounting and financial management functions. Assistant Chief Weech is currently a State Certified Paramedic, Fire Instructor – Level I, Live Fire Training Instructor, A Nationally Certified Fire Department Safety Officer and a Certified Health and Safety Officer.

Administrative Support Specialist Theo Jackson provides direct support to the Operations Assistant Chief in areas such as EMS billing, administration of training programs and management of all operational records. Theo has been with the department since March of 2006.




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