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Tom Vocke

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Tom Vocke is a longtime Austin Fire Department member who was appointed Interim Fire Chief of Austin Fire after the previous chief retired, and the Austin City Council confirmed the City Manager's appointment. He previously served as Assistant Fire Chief and Chief of Staff for the department. His earlier roles included oversight of Fire Operations and leadership of the Fire Marshal's Office and fire prevention programs. He appears in city proceedings in briefings on topics such as wildfire prevention and emergency response.
2 eventsLast active Tracked since Updated October 2026

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· Public Safety Committee

Briefing on wildfire prevention and mitigation strategies utilized by the City. [Tom Vocke, Fire Chief - Austin Fire]

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Lisa Davis1
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Jim Redick1
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October 2026

Briefing
Public Safety Committee →

Briefing on the emergency response to the April 13, 2025 house explosion in the Great Hills Neighborhood of northwest Austin, presented by emergency management, fire, EMS, and police leaders.

Briefing on emergency response to the April 13, 2025, northwest Austin house explosion incident in the Great Hills Neighborhood. [Jim Redick, Director - Austin Emergency Management; Tom Vocke, Fire Ch

Briefing
Public Safety Committee →

Briefing on the City's wildfire prevention and mitigation strategies, presented by the Fire Chief.

Briefing on wildfire prevention and mitigation strategies utilized by the City. [Tom Vocke, Fire Chief - Austin Fire]

August 2026

Consent
appointee
City Council →

Resolution confirming the City Manager's appointment of Assistant Fire Chief Tom Vocke as Interim Fire Chief of Austin Fire, effective September 1, 2026. The item has no fiscal impact.

Approve a resolution confirming the City Manager’s appointment of Assistant Fire Chief Tom Vocke as Interim Fire Chief of Austin Fire effective September 1, 2026. Funding: This item has no fiscal impa