Peoria, Ariz. (January 11, 2001) – The City of Peoria has selected Robert M. McKibben of Beloit, Wisconsin as its new Deputy Fire Chief.
McKibben, 43, comes to Peoria after serving as the Assistant Fire Chief for the City of Beloit, Wisconsin (population 36,000). As Assistant Chief, McKibben was responsible for the department’s $5.9 million budget and supervised its 62 full-time staff.

"I am very excited about this opportunity," said McKibben. "Peoria seems like a great place to work and raise a family. I look forward to the challenges I will face as a member of the city’s management team and fire department."

McKibben has been a firefighter with the City of Beloit for nearly 18 years, where he started as a paramedic in 1983. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Fire Science Management from Southern Illinois University and a Masters of Business Administration from Cardinal Stritch College. He is also a graduate of the Executive Fire Officer program at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. As Deputy Chief of Support Services in the Peoria Fire Department, McKibben will oversee fleet management, communications and emergency services contracts, and fire station location, design, and construction.

"He brings the right mix of experience, training and education to be a perfect fit with both the fire department and within the city organization," said Peoria Fire Chief Michael Fusco.

Robert McKibben is a married father of four who is active in his community, having served on the board of directors for the YMCA and United Way in Beloit. He will start work in Peoria on February 5^th at a salary of $73,000.

Kelly Corsette
Public Information Manager
City of Peoria

Phone: 623-773-7339
Pager: 602-270-7566