The City of Mesa has a population of over
450,000, covering more than 128 square miles and is
one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.
With over 450 members and 17 fire stations, the Mesa
Fire Department is known for it's great people,
quality service and progressive practices and is the
largest accredited fire department in Arizona.
Chief Beck oversees five Fire Department divisions
as well as the Mesa Emergency Management Division.
Chief Beck is an active member of the
International Association of Fire Chiefs, National
Fire Protection Association and the Arizona Fire
Chiefs Association. He also serves as chair of the
Maricopa Association of the Governments 911
Oversight Committee. He holds two degrees from
Arizona State University; A Master of Public
Administration and a Bachelor of Science in
Industrial Supervision. He also has an Associates
Degree in Fire Science from Phoenix College.